How far is Canadian, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Canadian, TX to Dallas, TX is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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
352.43 mi
05h 41m
Flight
297.21 mi
478.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.21 mi
Kilometers
478.31 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.43 mi
Kilometers
567.18 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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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 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM CDT
Return by in Canadian
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canadian
2026-04-23T02:22
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canadian
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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Canadian
177.2 mi
02h 50m
To Dallas
175.3 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
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 Canadian and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1129 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    98.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Avenue F Northwest

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  12. 12

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  22. 22

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  23. 23

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
6 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 29%
US Highway 287
54.4 mi · 15%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi · 4%
South 2nd Street
7.35 mi · 2%
I 820 TEXpress
5.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

98.7 mi · 02h 09m

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
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
297.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 50m from Canadian
Leave By
5:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Canadian 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 Canadian to Dallas?

The road trip is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.2 miles from Canadian and 175.3 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 5:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.01 one way or $94.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canadian and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 297.21 mi (478.31 km).

Canadian

#1 Canadian

City in Texas, United States

Population2,677
Coordinates35.9128200, -100.3820800
Altitude739
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: East Main Street (-100.382025, 35.912868)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 567 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.44 gal
47.08 L · about $47.01
Round trip
$94.02
24.88 gal · 94.16 L
Estimated CO2
110.6 kg one way
Round trip: 221.1 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.01 $94.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.89 $105.79
Premium $4.59 $57.11 $114.22
Diesel $3.99 $49.67 $99.35

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 Canadian and Dallas. The current time is 02:22:34.

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.