Road trip cost
At 1265 miles and roughly 20 hr 24 min of driving, the route from Key West, FL to Dallas, TX is a long-haul trip. Budget for multiple fuel stops, food, and possibly an overnight stay — gas alone can run well over a hundred dollars depending on your vehicle.
1265 mi
20 hr 24 min
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5
3 suggested fuel stops
Key takeaway
Drive intensity
Consider an overnight stop.
Pre-filled with the Key West → Dallas distance.
Estimated Trip Cost
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Total miles: 1,265 (one way).
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Estimated one-way fuel cost at $3.45/gal (US average). Adjust for your local price.
Assuming a 28 MPG sedan over the 1265-mile route.
$142.31
one way · ~45.2 gal
$155.87
one way · ~45.2 gal
$173.94
one way · ~45.2 gal
A typical 28 MPG sedan with a 12.5-gallon tank covers about 350 miles per fill-up. Plan 3 stops along the way and fuel up before any remote stretches.
Assuming a realistic 230-mile highway range, plan 5 DC fast-charging stops. Tesla Superchargers and Electrify America have strong coverage on most US corridors.
Midpoint
New Orleans, LA
Roughly halfway between Key West and Dallas. A natural place to fuel up, grab a meal, swap drivers, or stop overnight on longer drives.
Route personality
Cross-country haulBeach destinationToll corridorOvernight-friendlyKey West, FL
Dallas, TX
Summer
Peak beach and theme-park traffic; expect 20–40% longer drive times around weekends.
Hurricane season (Jun–Nov)
Tropical storms can cause sudden closures and price spikes — check NOAA before long Southeast or Gulf drives.
Flying is often cheaper for one person at this distance. Driving makes sense for families, road-trippers, or anyone bringing gear.
A one-way drive uses about $156 in gas (28 MPG, $3.45/gal). A typical short domestic flight costs $80–$220 per person plus $30–$60/day for airport parking and any baggage fees.
Late spring and early fall avoid both crowded summer beach traffic and winter storms.
Tolls are likely on parts of the route — usually under $20 each way, but a transponder saves time.
Comfort matters more than MPG on this distance. A larger sedan, hybrid SUV, or full-size SUV for families works well.
Very high — strongly consider an overnight stop rather than pushing through in a single day.
At 20 hr 24 min of driving, splitting the trip across two days is safer and more enjoyable. Budget hotels along the route typically run $70–$130/night.
This 1265-mile route between Key West, FL and Dallas, TX is a popular drive in the region. Expect roughly 20 hr 24 min behind the wheel under normal traffic conditions.
The drive is about 1265 miles and takes roughly 20 hr 24 min under normal traffic. Add buffer for stops, construction, and rush hour around either city.
In a 28 MPG sedan, expect about 45.2 gallons one way. A 22 MPG SUV would use roughly 57.5 gallons.
At the US average of $3.45/gal, a 28 MPG vehicle costs about $155.87 one way. Round trip roughly doubles that. Use the calculator above for your exact MPG and local gas price.
A typical gas sedan needs about 3 fuel stops one way. A modern EV with ~230 miles of highway range needs about 5 DC fast-charges.
Flying is often cheaper for one person at this distance. Driving makes sense for families, road-trippers, or anyone bringing gear.
Late spring and early fall avoid both crowded summer beach traffic and winter storms.
New Orleans, LA is roughly halfway and makes a natural fuel, food, or overnight break.
Estimated 1265-mile fuel cost for each pick at average US prices. Tap any vehicle for a full cost breakdown.
Cheapest to drive
57 MPG · hybrid
~$77
est. one-way fuel cost
See full breakdownBest EV
134 MPGe · ev
~$51
est. one-way charging cost
See full breakdownBest sedan
37 MPG · sedan
~$118
est. one-way fuel cost
See full breakdownBest SUV for comfort
33 MPG · suv
~$132
est. one-way fuel cost
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26 MPG · truck
~$168
est. one-way fuel cost
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