How far is Albany, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Albany, TX to Dallas, TX is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Dallas.
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Start on South 2nd Street
1313 ft · 22 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 6 South
33.2 mi · 50 min · State Highway 6 South
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Continue on Conrad Hilton Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Conrad Hilton Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 183
120 m · 9 sec · US Highway 183
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
666 ft · 18 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
88.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
871 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
620 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2740 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Dallas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
88.4 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Albany and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albany to Dallas?
The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lipan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Albany and 71.5 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Albany and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Lipan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lipan.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 144.78 mi (233 km).
#1 Albany
City in Shackelford County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,958 |
| Coordinates | 32.7234500, -99.2973000 |
| Altitude | 431 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $20.90 | $41.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.51 | $47.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.08 | $44.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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