How far is Abram, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Abram, TX to Dallas, TX is about 535.9 miles (862.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 465 miles (748.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
535.9 mi
08h 06m
Flight
464.96 mi
748.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
464.96 mi
Kilometers
748.28 km
Flight Time
00h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
535.9 mi
Kilometers
862.45 km
Drive Time
08h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, Apr 12, 6:11 PM CDT
Return by in Abram
Mon, Apr 13, 2:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abram
2026-04-12T10:04
Arrive Dallas
Sun, Apr 12, 6:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:07 PM to 3:37 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abram
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nixon
TX

37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)

From Abram
256.4 mi
04h 03m
To Dallas
279.6 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Abram Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Sunday
Using Palmview South as the closest live forecast in the Hidalgo County weather hub.

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abram and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abram and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cemetery Road

    30 m · 5 sec · Cemetery Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Military Road

    1269 ft · 35 sec · Military Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Abram Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Abram Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Loop 374

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Loop 374

  6. 6

    Continue on West US Business 83

    2223 ft · 43 sec · West US Business 83

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Inspiration Road

    96 m · 10 sec · North Inspiration Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto West Expressway 83

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Expressway 83

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1462 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  21. 21

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  23. 23

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  24. 24

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  30. 30

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abram and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 28%
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 18%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 11%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 11%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.9 mi
465 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nixon
04h 03m from Abram
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Abram and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abram to Dallas?

The road trip is about 535.9 miles (862.5 km) and usually takes 08h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 256.4 miles from Abram and 279.6 miles from Dallas.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 465 miles (748.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.46 one way or $142.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Abram and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Nixon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nixon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nixon.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

70 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

71 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

111 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abram and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 464.96 mi (748.28 km).

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#1 Abram

Abram is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.1998000, -98.4111300
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Cemetery Road (-98.411527, 26.199838)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 862 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.91 gal
71.58 L · about $71.46
Round trip
$142.92
37.82 gal · 143.16 L
Estimated CO2
168.1 kg one way
Round trip: 336.1 kg / 741 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $71.46 $142.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $80.41 $160.81
Premium $4.59 $86.82 $173.63
Diesel $3.99 $75.51 $151.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Abram and Dallas. The current time is 10:04:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.