Day trip from Austin to Dallas
Dallas lies 293 km (182 mi) north of Austin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 293 km (182 mi) apart, Dallas is a realistic day trip from Austin: about 4 h 46 min each way by road.
| Austin | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 974,447 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 73301–78799 | 75201–75398 |
What to see in Dallas
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Public Library | 3,554,379 | 2017 |
The busiest is Dallas Public Library at 3,554,379 visitors in 2017. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Dallas
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Staying in Dallas
Our booking partner lists 718 places to stay in Dallas. Of the 465 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (188), and 13 are five-star. Across 168 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 111,835 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Dallas
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Common questions
How far is Dallas from Austin?
293 km (182 mi) in a straight line, north of Austin; by road roughly 358 km (222 mi).
How long does it take to get from Austin to Dallas by road?
About 4 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Austin and Dallas?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dallas?
Our booking partner lists 718 places to stay in Dallas, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.