How far is Brushy Creek, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Brushy Creek, TX to Dallas, TX is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
179.65 mi
02h 53m
Flight
166.14 mi
267.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.14 mi
Kilometers
267.37 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.65 mi
Kilometers
289.12 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM CDT
Return by in Brushy Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brushy Creek
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brushy Creek
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
Lacy-Lakeview
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Brushy Creek
89.7 mi
01h 26m
To Dallas
90 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brushy Creek and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brushy Creek and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Stoney Hill

    145 m · 19 sec · Stoney Hill

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillbrook Drive

    91 m · 10 sec · Hillbrook Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hillside Drive

    1014 ft · 29 sec · Hillside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Great Oaks Drive

    1909 ft · 54 sec · Great Oaks Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brightwater Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Brightwater Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Creek Bend Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Creek Bend Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Old Settlers Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Old Settlers Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West Old Settler's Boulevard

    71 m · 6 sec · West Old Settler's Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East Old Settlers Boulevard

    155 m · 20 sec · East Old Settlers Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Interstate 35

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    2139 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brushy Creek 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
107 mi · 60%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 32%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
North Interstate 35
2.41 mi · 1%
Creek Bend Boulevard
1.11 mi · 1%
West Old Settlers Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

74 mi · 01h 16m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
166.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lacy-Lakeview
01h 26m from Brushy Creek
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brushy Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brushy Creek to Dallas?

The road trip is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Lacy-Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Brushy Creek and 90 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.96 one way or $47.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brushy Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Lacy-Lakeview

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 Lacy-Lakeview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacy-Lakeview.

BUS

Waco, TX

9 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

35 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

64 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

82 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brushy Creek and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 166.14 mi (267.37 km).

Brushy Creek

#1 Brushy Creek

Census designated place

Population21,764
Coordinates30.5135300, -97.7397300
Altitude252
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: Stoney Hill (-97.739588, 30.51318)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.34 gal
24 L · about $23.96
Round trip
$47.92
12.68 gal · 48 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.7 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.96 $47.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.96 $53.92
Premium $4.59 $29.11 $58.21
Diesel $3.99 $25.32 $50.63

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 Brushy Creek and Dallas. The current time is 20:27:06.

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.