How far is Belton, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Belton, TX to Dallas, TX is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
136.55 mi
02h 03m
Flight
125.41 mi
201.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.41 mi
Kilometers
201.82 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.55 mi
Kilometers
219.75 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM CDT
Return by in Belton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belton
2026-04-23T02:28
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belton
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
Abbott
TX

City in Texas

From Belton
68.2 mi
01h 01m
To Dallas
68.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    66 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    3236 ft · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North I-35 Frontage Road

    1505 ft · 32 sec · North I-35 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 190 East

    1247 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    36.7 mi · 38 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belton and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
69.7 mi · 51%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 43%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 5%
East Central Avenue
0.61 mi
Continental Avenue
0.47 mi
North I-35 Frontage Road
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

58.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
125.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbott
01h 01m from Belton
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Belton 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 Belton to Dallas?

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Belton and 68.4 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Belton and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Abbott

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Abbott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.

BUS

Waco, TX

37 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

59 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

59 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belton and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 125.41 mi (201.82 km).

Belton

#1 Belton

City in Texas, USA

Population23,196
Coordinates31.0560100, -97.4644500
Altitude155
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 Main Street (-97.463996, 31.055866)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.24 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.64 gal · 36.48 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.49 $40.99
Premium $4.59 $22.13 $44.26
Diesel $3.99 $19.25 $38.49

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 Belton and Dallas. The current time is 02:28:03.

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.