How far is Brookshire, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Brookshire, TX to Dallas, TX is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.1 miles (343 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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
235.29 mi
03h 46m
Flight
213.14 mi
343.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.14 mi
Kilometers
343.02 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.29 mi
Kilometers
378.66 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM CDT
Return by in Brookshire
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookshire
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookshire
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
Marlin
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Brookshire
124 mi
01h 53m
To Dallas
111.3 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Brookshire and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Waller Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · Waller Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway Boulevard

    1904 ft · 36 sec · Highway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bains Street

    1178 ft · 20 sec · Bains Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 359

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 359

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1992 ft · 35 sec · 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto FM 359

    18.6 mi · 28 min · FM 359

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 290 Business

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US 290 Business

  8. 8

    Continue on Austin Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Austin Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  15. 15

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
58.1 mi · 25%
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi · 18%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 13%
FM 359
18.6 mi · 8%
Austin Street
11.7 mi · 5%
East State Highway 6
9.39 mi · 4%
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 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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
213.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlin
01h 53m from Brookshire
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brookshire 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 Brookshire to Dallas?

The road trip is about 235.3 miles (378.7 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Marlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Brookshire and 111.3 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 213.1 miles (343 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.37 one way or $62.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brookshire and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Marlin

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

35 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

49 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

50 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

82 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookshire and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 213.14 mi (343.02 km).

Brookshire

#1 Brookshire

City in Waller County, Texas, United States

Population6,095
Coordinates29.7860600, -95.9510700
Altitude49
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: Waller Avenue (-95.951291, 29.786061)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.43 L · about $31.37
Round trip
$62.73
16.6 gal · 62.86 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.37 $62.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.29 $70.58
Premium $4.59 $38.11 $76.21
Diesel $3.99 $33.14 $66.28

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 Brookshire and Dallas. The current time is 00:54:31.

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.