How far is Charlotte, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Charlotte, TX to Dallas, TX is about 335.5 miles (539.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
335.51 mi
05h 12m
Flight
293.42 mi
472.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.42 mi
Kilometers
472.21 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.51 mi
Kilometers
539.95 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 PM CDT
Return by in Charlotte
Fri, Apr 24, 12:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-23T14:17
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
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
Georgetown
TX

The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

From Charlotte
167.6 mi
02h 36m
To Dallas
168 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Charlotte and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Edwards Avenue

    2 m · 8 sec · Edwards Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hindes Avenue

    15.5 mi · 23 min · Hindes Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    722 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East State Highway 97

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I-37 Frontage Road

    792 ft · 24 sec · I-37 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 North

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, Houston

    605 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Houston, Seguin

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    21.7 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Pickle Parkway

    86 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Pickle Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 29%
Pickle Parkway
86 mi · 26%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 17%
I 37 North
23.4 mi · 7%
90th Infantry Division Highway
21.7 mi · 6%
Hindes Avenue
15.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Continue on Pickle Parkway

86 mi · 01h 19m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
293.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
02h 36m from Charlotte
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Dallas?

The road trip is about 335.5 miles (539.9 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.6 miles from Charlotte and 168 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 6:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.74 one way or $89.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

27 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

41 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

55 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

57 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 293.42 mi (472.21 km).

Charlotte

#1 Charlotte

City in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

Population1,909
Coordinates28.8619200, -98.7064100
Altitude165
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: Edwards Avenue (-98.706409, 28.861921)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 540 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.84 gal
44.82 L · about $44.74
Round trip
$89.49
23.68 gal · 89.64 L
Estimated CO2
105.2 kg one way
Round trip: 210.4 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.74 $89.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.34 $100.69
Premium $4.59 $54.36 $108.71
Diesel $3.99 $47.28 $94.55

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 Charlotte and Dallas. The current time is 14:17:35.

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.