How far is Barton Creek, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Barton Creek, TX to Dallas, TX is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barton Creek and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barton Creek and Dallas.
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Start on Mendocino Drive
56 m · 14 sec · Mendocino Drive
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Turn left onto Navidad Drive
1379 ft · 1 min · Navidad Drive
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Turn right onto Barton Creek Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Barton Creek Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bee Caves Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bee Caves Road
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Turn left onto Loop 360 North
92 m · 8 sec
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Continue on North Loop 360
1006 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Capital of Texas Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · South Capital of Texas Highway
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Continue straight
2368 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on North Capital of Texas Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · North Capital of Texas Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mopac Service Road
97 m · 6 sec · North Mopac Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 1 North
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway
6.4 mi · 7 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 45 Toll East
2829 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North, Toll 45 East
655 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
3080 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 45 North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Waco
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
80 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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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 Barton Creek and Dallas.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
80 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Barton Creek and Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barton Creek to Dallas?
The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hewitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Barton Creek and 100.8 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.87 one way or $53.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barton Creek and Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Hewitt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hewitt.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barton Creek and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 183.57 mi (295.43 km).
#1 Barton Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 3,077 |
| Coordinates | 30.2852100, -97.8691700 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.87 | $53.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.23 | $60.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.64 | $65.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
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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