How far is Newport, KY from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Newport, KY to Dallas, TX is about 935.4 miles (1505.4 km), with a travel time of about 16h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 813.9 miles (1309.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 33h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 16h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Dallas.
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Start on West 5th Street
544 ft · 25 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Monmouth Street
766 ft · 30 sec · Monmouth Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street
134 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 27 North
42 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 27 North
2766 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Broadway Street
538 ft · 19 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
2530 ft · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Louisville, Lexington
1718 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
19.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
71.5 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
2346 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65, KY 61: Nashville, Indianapolis
936 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Nashville, Downtown Louisville, Indianapolis
963 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Nashville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
165.5 mi · 2 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
1735 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis
3193 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
196.4 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
680 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
128.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
290.3 mi · 4 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1647 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street West, Elm Street
1049 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Dallas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Belt Freeway
Continue straight
290 mi · 04h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Newport and Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Dallas?
The road trip is about 935.4 miles (1505.4 km) and usually takes 16h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bartlett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 467.3 miles from Newport and 468 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 813.9 miles (1309.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $124.48 one way or $248.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 293.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Newport and Dallas, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Newport and Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Bartlett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bartlett.
Central Station
Newbern–Dyersburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 813.89 mi (1309.83 km).
#1 Newport
City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 14,906 |
| Coordinates | 39.0914500, -84.4957800 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1505 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 31h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 23h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 18h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $124.48 | $248.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $140.39 | $280.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $153.63 | $307.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $175.09 | $350.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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