Distance from Dallas to Washington by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Dallas (TX) to Washington (DC) is 1181 miles or 1901 kilometers or 1026 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Dallas to Washington is 1327 miles (2137 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 146 miles or 236 km.

Flight distance from Dallas, TX to Washington, DC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Dallas and Washington is 1181 miles or 1901 km.
The nearest airport to Dallas, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and the nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

What is the average flight time from Dallas to Washington?

Flight time from Dallas, TX to Washington, DC is 2 hours 42 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Dallas to Washington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Dallas, TX and Washington, DC
This map shows the distance from Dallas, TX, Usa to Washington, DC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Dallas, Texas to Washington, District of Columbia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Dallas, TX to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Dallas, Texas to Washington, District of Columbia is 1327 miles or 2137 km.
The total driving distance from Dallas, TX to Washington, DC is 1327 miles or 2137 kilometers. Your trip begins in Dallas, Texas. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Dallas, Texas to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 1327 miles (2137 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 23 to 24 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Dallas, TX to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Dallas, TX to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 23 hours, 56 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Dallas to Washington take?
Dallas and Washington are 23 hours 56 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Dallas and Washington

Time difference between Dallas (TX) and Washington (DC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in DallasCurrent local time in Washington
2025-12-18, 10:58:20 EST2025-12-18, 10:58:20 EST
How Far is it Between Dallas Texas, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Dallas, TX and Washington, DC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1327 mi 2137 km 1152.37 nmi
Straight line distance 1181 mi 1901 km 1026 nmi
Difference 146 mi 236 km 126 nmi

Dallas Details

Dallas is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 47' 36'' Longitude: W 96° 45' 59.4''
Latitude32.79333
Longitude-96.76651
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Dallas

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Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Dallas, TX and Washington, DC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 44 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 33 hours 23 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 29 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 26 hours 42 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 24 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 22 hours 15 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 20 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 19 hours 4 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 17 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 16 hours 41 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 15 hours 42 minutes