Dodge Durango · Elgin CDJR · Streamwood, IL
Dodge Durango Ground Clearance
How much ground clearance does a Dodge Durango have? Here are the figures from Dodge's own 2026 Durango specification sheet, by model, with the approach, breakover and departure angles and the heights that matter for garages, curbs and snowy driveways.
7.8 inGT and GT HEMI
8.0 inR/T 392, SRT Hellcat, Tow N Go
20°GT HEMI approach angle
72.1 inoverall height
The short answer
The 2026 Dodge Durango has 7.8 inches of ground clearance on the GT and GT HEMI and 8.0 inches on the R/T 392, the SRT Hellcat and the GT HEMI with the Tow N Go Package, according to Dodge's specification sheet. Measured at specific points, clearance is 10.0 inches at the fuel tank, 9.6 inches at the front axle and 10.1 inches at the rear axle. Dodge's 2027 Canadian specification sheet lists the same 7.8- and 8.0-inch figures.
2026 Dodge Durango ground clearance
Inches (millimeters), measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels, from Dodge's 2026 Durango specification sheet:
| Measurement | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in (199 mm) | GT, GT HEMI |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in (204 mm) | R/T 392, SRT Hellcat, GT HEMI with Tow N Go Package |
| At the chassis (fuel tank) | 10.0 in (254 mm) | as listed |
| At the front axle | 9.6 in (243.2 mm) | as listed |
| At the rear axle | 10.1 in (256 mm) | as listed |
From the 2026 Dodge Durango / Durango SRT specifications (Stellantis Media, PDF dated May 19, 2026), read November 4, 2026. The 2027 Canadian specification sheet (PDF dated June 3, 2026) lists the same ground clearance figures.
Approach, breakover and departure angles
These angles tell you how steep a ramp, curb or driveway lip the Durango can clear without scraping the front, middle or rear. Degrees:
| Angle | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Approach angle | 20 | GT HEMI |
| Approach angle | 18.5 | GT RWD, R/T 392, SRT Hellcat |
| Ramp breakover angle | 18.1 | GT |
| Ramp breakover angle | 16.3 | R/T 392, SRT Hellcat |
| Departure angle | 21.5 | GT HEMI |
| Departure angle | 20.2 | GT RWD, R/T 392, SRT Hellcat |
From the 2026 Dodge Durango / Durango SRT specifications, read November 4, 2026.
Height, step-in and load floor
Other vertical measurements from the same sheet, in inches:
| Measurement | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Overall height (at antenna) | 72.1 | all listed models |
| Sill step height | 20.5 | GT, GT HEMI |
| Sill step height | 19.7 | R/T 392, SRT Hellcat |
| Load floor height | 32.2 | GT AWD, GT HEMI |
| Load floor height | 31.4 | GT RWD, R/T 392, SRT Hellcat |
| Wheelbase | 119.8 | all |
| Overall length | 200.8 / 201 | GT, GT HEMI, R/T 392 / SRT Hellcat |
From the 2026 Dodge Durango / Durango SRT specifications (Dimensions and Capacities), read November 4, 2026.
Tires and wheels behind the numbers
Clearance is measured with standard tires and wheels, so the tire package matters. The sheet lists P265/60R18 tires as standard on the GT RWD and P265/50R20 tires on the GT HEMI, while P295/45ZR20 performance tires are standard on the R/T 392 and SRT Hellcat and optional on the GT HEMI with the Tow N Go Package. Those same models are the ones listed at 8.0 inches of ground clearance.
Want the full maintenance picture? See our Dodge Durango tire pressure guide and Dodge Durango maintenance schedule.
From the 2026 Dodge Durango / Durango SRT specifications (Tires; Dimensions and Capacities), read November 4, 2026.
Snow, curbs and steep driveways
Around 8 inches of clearance is enough for most plowed roads and driveways, but deep, unplowed snow can be deeper than the lowest point of the vehicle. Approach and departure angles matter on steep driveway aprons and parking-lot curbs: the GT HEMI's 20-degree approach angle and 21.5-degree departure angle are the best on the sheet.
Dodge lists higher clearances at the fuel tank (10.0 inches) and at the front and rear axles (9.6 and 10.1 inches) than the overall 7.8- or 8.0-inch ground clearance figure.
Figures from the 2026 Dodge Durango / Durango SRT specifications, read November 4, 2026.
Dodge Durango at Elgin CDJR
See the new Dodge Durango, the Durango GT or the Durango R/T at Elgin CDJR, or bring yours to our Dodge service center. Schedule service or see our service specials.
Our service department is open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is closed Sunday. Elgin CDJR is at 1500 W. Lake St. in Streamwood. Get directions.
Dodge Durango ground clearance FAQ
What is the ground clearance of a Dodge Durango?
7.8 inches on the 2026 Durango GT and GT HEMI, and 8.0 inches on the R/T 392, the SRT Hellcat and the GT HEMI with the Tow N Go Package, per Dodge's specification sheet.
Does the Durango R/T sit higher than the GT?
Slightly. Dodge lists 8.0 inches for the R/T 392 and 7.8 inches for the GT and GT HEMI.
What is the Durango approach angle?
20 degrees on the GT HEMI and 18.5 degrees on the GT RWD, R/T 392 and SRT Hellcat.
How tall is a Dodge Durango?
72.1 inches overall height at the antenna, per the 2026 specification sheet.
Did ground clearance change for 2027?
Dodge's 2027 Canadian specification sheet lists the same 7.8- and 8.0-inch ground clearance figures as the 2026 sheet.
What are your service hours?
Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are closed Sunday.
See the Durango in Streamwood
Visit Elgin CDJR at 1500 W. Lake St. in Streamwood.
Sources
Ground clearance, angles, heights and tire sizes are from Dodge's 2026 Durango / Durango SRT specification sheet on Stellantis Media (PDF dated May 19, 2026); the 2027 comparison is from the 2027 Canadian sheet (PDF dated June 3, 2026). Both read November 4, 2026. Our address and service hours are from our own website, checked the same day.
- 2026 Dodge Durango / Durango SRT specifications (PDF dated May 19, 2026), Stellantis Media, read November 4, 2026
- 2027 Dodge Durango / Durango SRT specifications (Canada) (PDF dated June 3, 2026), Stellantis Media, read November 4, 2026
- Service center page: service hours, Elgin CDJR
- Home page: address, Elgin CDJR