Driving from Dallas to Tampa
Tampa lies 1,476 km (917 mi) east of Dallas, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 1,801 km (1,119 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Dallas | Tampa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.3 million | 414,547 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 75201–75398 | 33601–33694 |
Clocks in Tampa are 1 h ahead of Dallas right now, so a 20 h 1 min journey lands 21 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Dallas to Tampa
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Staying in Tampa
Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Tampa. Of the 575 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (238), and 3 are five-star. Across 205 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 139,474 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tampa from Dallas?
1,476 km (917 mi) in a straight line, east of Dallas; by road roughly 1,801 km (1,119 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dallas to Tampa by car?
About 20 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dallas and Tampa?
Tampa is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Tampa?
Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Tampa, 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.