How far is Dallas, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Dallas, NC to Greenville, NC is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
252.19 mi
04h 17m
Flight
215.36 mi
346.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.36 mi
Kilometers
346.59 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.19 mi
Kilometers
405.86 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-18T23:44
Arrive Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Haw River
NC

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Dallas
134 mi
02h 08m
To Greenville
118.2 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Trade Street

    2898 ft · 1 min · West Trade Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lower Dallas Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lower Dallas Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North New Hope Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North New Hope Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 85 North: Charlotte

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
73.4 mi · 29%
Cameron Morrison Bridge
59.4 mi · 24%
US 29
42.7 mi · 17%
I 85 North
33.1 mi · 13%
I 40 East
30.3 mi · 12%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Cameron Morrison Bridge

Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

59.4 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
215.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haw River
02h 08m from Dallas
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Greenville?

The road trip is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Haw River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Dallas and 118.2 miles from Greenville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.25 one way or $70.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Haw River

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Haw River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haw River.

RAIL

Burlington

6 mi away
101 North Main Street
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Durham

42 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

42 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 215.36 mi (346.59 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States

Population4,851
Coordinates35.3165300, -81.1761900
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: West Trade Street (-81.176189, 35.316551)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.9 gal
33.69 L · about $35.25
Round trip
$70.51
17.8 gal · 67.38 L
Estimated CO2
79.1 kg one way
Round trip: 158.2 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.25 $70.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.42 $78.84
Premium $4.78 $42.52 $85.05
Diesel $5.62 $50.05 $100.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Greenville. The current time is 23:44:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.