How far is Bee Cave, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Bee Cave, TX to Dallas, TX is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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 12m.
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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 Bee Cave and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bee Cave and Dallas.
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Start on the route
62 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Ranch Road 620 South
18.4 mi · 28 min · Ranch Road 620 South
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll East
1292 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on State Highway 45 North
7.1 mi · 7 min · 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 Bee Cave and Dallas.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bee Cave to Dallas?
The road trip is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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 102.8 miles from Bee Cave and 103.2 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.47 one way or $54.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bee Cave and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Hewitt
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 Hewitt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bee Cave and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 183.64 mi (295.54 km).
#1 Bee Cave
City in Texas
| Population | 6,983 |
| Coordinates | 30.3085400, -97.9450100 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| 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: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.91 | $61.82 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.38 | $66.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.03 | $58.06 |
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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