Lane Facts
| Distance | 782 mi |
| Driving time | about 14.1 hours of driving (routing estimate, before stops) |
| Main highways | I-20 East |
Facts
Sourced facts for this lane
- A routing estimate puts the Dallas–Atlanta drive at about 1,259 km and 14.1 hours of driving, before any stops. Source: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data (estimate, driving only), checked November 11, 2026.
- Under FMCSA’s property-carrying hours-of-service rule (49 CFR 395.3), a driver may drive a total of 11 hours, within a 14-consecutive-hour window after 10 hours off duty, and may not drive after 60 hours on duty in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days. Source: eCFR: 49 CFR 395.3, checked November 11, 2026.
FAQ
Dallas to Atlanta — common questions
How long does the Dallas to Atlanta drive take?
A routing estimate (OpenStreetMap data) puts the drive at about 1,259 km (782 mi) and 14.1 hours of driving, before any stops, mostly on I-20 East. FMCSA’s rule allows 11 hours of driving after 10 hours off duty, so the trip takes at least two driving shifts.
What hours-of-service limits apply on this lane?
Under 49 CFR 395.3 a property-carrying driver may drive 11 hours within a 14-consecutive-hour window after 10 hours off duty, and may not drive after 60 hours on duty in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days.