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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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 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Waller Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · Waller Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway Boulevard
1904 ft · 36 sec · Highway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bains Street
1178 ft · 20 sec · Bains Street
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 359
3.1 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 359
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Continue on 2nd Street
1992 ft · 35 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto FM 359
18.6 mi · 28 min · FM 359
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Turn left onto US 290 Business
1.6 mi · 2 min · US 290 Business
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Continue on Austin Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Austin Street
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight
57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Memorial Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Loop 340
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right
108 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1513 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 31 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 · 15 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 Brookshire and Dallas.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookshire and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 213.14 mi (343.02 km).
#1 Brookshire
City in Waller County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,095 |
| Coordinates | 29.7860600, -95.9510700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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