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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.64 mi
02h 46m
Flight
144.78 mi
233 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.78 mi
Kilometers
233 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.64 mi
Kilometers
252.09 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM CDT
Return by in Albany
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lipan
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Albany
85.1 mi
01h 23m
To Dallas
71.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    1313 ft · 22 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 6 South

    33.2 mi · 50 min · State Highway 6 South

  3. 3

    Continue on Conrad Hilton Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Conrad Hilton Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 183

    120 m · 9 sec · US Highway 183

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    666 ft · 18 sec · East Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    854 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    871 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

    620 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2740 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
88.6 mi · 57%
State Highway 6 South
33.2 mi · 21%
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 19%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 10%
Conrad Hilton Boulevard
1.36 mi · 1%
I 35E North
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
144.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lipan
01h 23m from Albany
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lipan, 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 Lipan.

RAIL

Cleburne

65 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

72 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 144.78 mi (233 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

City in Shackelford County, Texas, United States

Population1,958
Coordinates32.7234500, -99.2973000
Altitude431
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: South 2nd Street (-99.2973, 32.723468)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.92 L · about $20.90
Round trip
$41.80
11.06 gal · 41.84 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Dallas. The current time is 00:25:12.

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.