How far is Big Lake, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Big Lake, TX to Dallas, TX is about 332.1 miles (534.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294 miles (473.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Callahan County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Lake and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Lake and Dallas.
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Start on East 2nd Street
18.2 mi · 19 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on US 67
19 mi · 22 min · US 67
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Continue on United States Highway 67
4.5 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 67
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Continue on South Broadway Street
22.7 mi · 25 min · South Broadway Street
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Continue on Sherwood Way
1.2 mi · 1 min · Sherwood Way
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 North: Ballinger, Abilene
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene
79.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left onto South Danville Drive
1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
904 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2937 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
871 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
620 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2740 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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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 Big Lake and Dallas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
137 mi · 02h 19m
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 Big Lake and Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Lake to Dallas?
The road trip is about 332.1 miles (534.4 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.6 miles from Big Lake and 160.4 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294 miles (473.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.29 one way or $88.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Big Lake and Sunny near Dallas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Lake and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 294.02 mi (473.18 km).
#1 Big Lake
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,348 |
| Coordinates | 31.1915400, -101.4603900 |
| Altitude | 820 |
| 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: 534 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $44.29 | $88.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.83 | $99.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.81 | $107.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.80 | $93.60 |
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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