How far is Beaumont, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Beaumont, TX to Dallas, TX is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
291.1 mi
04h 36m
Flight
245.24 mi
394.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.24 mi
Kilometers
394.67 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.1 mi
Kilometers
468.48 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, May 14, 7:59 AM CDT
Return by in Beaumont
Thu, May 14, 12:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaumont
2026-05-14T03:23
Arrive Dallas
Thu, May 14, 7:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaumont
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Alto
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Beaumont
138.1 mi
02h 18m
To Dallas
153 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Calder Avenue

    63 m · 13 sec · Calder Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Pearl Street

    901 ft · 17 sec · North Pearl Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    1345 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Pine Street

    1206 ft · 20 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: Houston

    1104 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper

    1703 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    9.5 mi · 10 min · Eastex Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    93 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

    3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    780 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  24. 24

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 175 West

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 37 sec · North Lamar Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaumont 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 North
94.1 mi · 32%
US Highway 175 West
78.4 mi · 27%
Loop 287 Frontage Road
54.3 mi · 19%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 7%
Eastex Freeway
9.47 mi · 3%
East Corsicana Street
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 69 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin

93.6 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
245.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alto
02h 18m from Beaumont
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beaumont and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.1 miles (468.5 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Alto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.1 miles from Beaumont and 153 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.81 one way or $77.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beaumont and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Alto

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

41 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Tyler, TX

81 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

100 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

119 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaumont and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 245.24 mi (394.67 km).

Beaumont

#1 Beaumont

The fourth most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.

Population115,473
Coordinates30.0860500, -94.1018500
Altitude5
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: Calder Avenue (-94.101853, 30.086125)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.88 L · about $38.81
Round trip
$77.62
20.54 gal · 77.76 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.81 $77.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.67 $87.34
Premium $4.59 $47.15 $94.30
Diesel $3.99 $41.01 $82.02

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaumont and Dallas. The current time is 03:23:00.

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.