Los Angeles to Dallas Fuel Cost
Driving distance and fuel cost for a trip from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX: 1,437.6 miles (2,313.5 km) one way. Use the calculator below with your own vehicle and fuel price.
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Average Consumption (5.5 - 8.5 L/100km)- Total Fuel Needed (for this trip)
- 47.92 US gallons (181.4 liters total)
- Total Fuel Cost (for this trip)
- $71.88
- Cost breakdown per distance unit
- $0.050 per mile • $0.031 per km
Fuel economy in every unit
- L/100km
- 7.8
- MPG US
- 30.0
- MPG UK
- 36.0
- km/L
- 12.8
Cost by vehicle type
One way trip cost at $1.50 per US gallon (placeholder price), using one representative vehicle from each category in the 30 vehicle dataset tracked on this site.
| Category | Vehicle | Combined | Fuel needed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Hyundai Elantra | 34 MPG | 42.3 US gallons | $63.42 |
| Midsize Sedan | Nissan Altima | 31 MPG | 46.4 US gallons | $69.56 |
| Compact SUV | Toyota RAV4 | 30 MPG | 47.9 US gallons | $71.88 |
| Midsize SUV | Chevrolet Traverse | 23 MPG | 62.5 US gallons | $93.76 |
| Truck | Ford F-150 | 21 MPG | 68.5 US gallons | $102.69 |
| Hybrid | Honda CR-V Hybrid | 40 MPG | 35.9 US gallons | $53.91 |
| Electric | Tesla Model Y | 120 MPGe | 12.0 US gallons | $17.97 |
About this route & highway corridor
At 1,437.6 miles (2,313.5 km) and approximately 24.8 hours of continuous driving via Interstate 20 West to Interstate 10 West across the Southwest, Los Angeles to Dallas is an extensive multi-state road trip best split across multiple driving days. Sustained high-speed interstate cruising and varied elevation changes will influence overall fuel economy.
Heading east from Los Angeles, minimize fuel purchases in Southern California and make your first major fuel stop in Arizona (Blythe or Ehrenberg), enjoying steadily declining prices across New Mexico and Texas. This route traverses Chihuahuan Desert, high desert passes in West Texas and New Mexico (Continental Divide), and the Sonoran Desert in Arizona.. Toll considerations: Minimal tolls outside optional express lanes in Dallas and Los Angeles.
This trip crosses state lines from CA into TX. Fuel taxes and wholesale supply costs can shift pump prices by 40 to 80 cents per gallon between states. Comparing regional fuel price benchmarks before departure allows you to plan your major fill-ups where prices are lowest. West Texas (El Paso, Midland) and Arizona border towns offer pump savings of $1.00 to $1.50/gal compared to California.
Covering 1,438 miles, most passenger vehicles will require approximately 4 fuel stops, assuming a standard 300 to 400 mile driving range between fill-ups. Trucks towing trailers or vehicles with smaller fuel tanks may require additional stops.
For long-distance routes like Los Angeles to Dallas, plan driving stints in 3 to 4 hour blocks (200 to 250 miles) to align fuel stops with meal breaks and driver rest. Avoiding aggressive acceleration when merging onto the interstate helps preserve fuel range on multi-day itineraries.
Distance and driving time source: OpenStreetMap Nominatim geocoding and OSRM driving routing. Last updated July 24, 2026.
Gas Prices & Fuel Planning for Los Angeles to Dallas
Fuel prices vary along this driving corridor. Check current average fuel benchmarks at both ends of your trip to plan the most economical fill-ups:
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Dallas to Los Angeles Trip CostFrequently asked questions
The standard highway driving route from Los Angeles to Dallas covers 1,437.6 miles (2,313.5 km) and takes approximately 24.8 hours in typical traffic conditions, traveling primarily via Interstate 20 West to Interstate 10 West across the Southwest.
Divide the trip distance of 1,437.6 miles by your car's combined MPG rating to find the gallons of fuel required, then multiply by the average pump price along your route. For example, a 30 MPG vehicle will burn roughly 47.9 gallons of fuel.
Minimal tolls outside optional express lanes in Dallas and Los Angeles. Terrain notes: Chihuahuan Desert, high desert passes in West Texas and New Mexico (Continental Divide), and the Sonoran Desert in Arizona..
West Texas (El Paso, Midland) and Arizona border towns offer pump savings of $1.00 to $1.50/gal compared to California.
Covering 1,438 miles, most passenger vehicles will require approximately 4 fuel stops, assuming a standard 300 to 400 mile driving range between fill-ups. Trucks towing trailers or vehicles with smaller fuel tanks may require additional stops.
The physical road distance is identical in both directions. However, fuel costs may vary depending on where you purchase gas, as state fuel tax rates and prevailing winds (such as headwinds when driving west) can slightly influence consumption and spending.