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Distance from Altair, TX to DCA Airport

Distance

1,485 mi

Time

1 day 3 hours

Gas Cost

$136 - $264

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There are 1,277.84 miles from Altair to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in northeast direction and 1,485 miles (2,389.88 kilometers) by car, following the I-10 route.

Altair and DCA Airport are 1 day 3 hours far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Altair, TX to DCA Airport. The halfway point is Irondale, AL.

Please note the time difference between Altair, TX and DCA Airport is 1 hour. The current time in Altair is 6:17 pm and the current time in DCA Airport is 7:17 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 59.62 gallons of gas to cover the route between Altair, TX and DCA Airport.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Altair to DCA Airport is $191.02.

During the route, an average car will release 1,168.08 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.20 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 11, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Altair, TX and DCA Airport

If you want to meet halfway between Altair, TX and DCA Airport or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 33.533470 and -86.683044, or 33º 32' 0.492" N, 86º 40' 58.9584" W. This location is 742.27 miles away from Altair, TX and DCA Airport and it would take approximately 13 hours 40 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Irondale, AL, situated 752 miles from Altair, TX and 739 miles from DCA Airport. It would take 11 hours 27 mins to go from Altair to Irondale and 11 hours 21 mins to go from DCA to Irondale.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Altair, TX and DCA Airport is Birmingham, AL, situated 742 miles from Altair, TX and 743 miles from DCA Airport. It would take 11 hours 18 mins to go from Altair to and 11 hours 23 mins to go from DCA to Birmingham.