How far is Dallas, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Dallas, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 277.1 miles (446 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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
277.13 mi
04h 33m
Flight
219.52 mi
353.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.52 mi
Kilometers
353.28 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.13 mi
Kilometers
445.99 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Dallas
129.6 mi
02h 16m
To Pittsburgh
147.5 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Memorial Highway

    46 m · 30 sec · Memorial Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    54 m · 4 sec · Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Highway

    64 m · 5 sec · Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    18.6 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 118

    23.6 mi · 41 min · State Route 118

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1397 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte

    1 km · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 22%
Keystone Shortway
50.6 mi · 18%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 12%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 9%
State Route 118
23.6 mi · 9%
South Main Street
15.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

50.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.6 mi
219.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
02h 16m from Dallas
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dallas and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 277.1 miles (446 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Dallas and 147.5 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.96 one way or $79.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dallas and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Park Forest Village, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Park Forest Village.

RAIL

Tyrone

31 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 219.52 mi (353.28 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

Borough in northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,762
Coordinates41.3361900, -75.9632500
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Pittsburgh

#2 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Memorial Highway (-75.963253, 41.336204)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.78 gal
37.02 L · about $39.96
Round trip
$79.92
19.56 gal · 74.04 L
Estimated CO2
86.9 kg one way
Round trip: 173.8 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.96 $79.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.98 $89.96
Premium $4.95 $48.45 $96.90
Diesel $5.98 $58.48 $116.97

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 Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:11:52.

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.