How far is Claude, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Claude, TX to Dallas, TX is about 331.3 miles (533.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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
331.27 mi
05h 19m
Flight
306.7 mi
493.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.7 mi
Kilometers
493.58 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.27 mi
Kilometers
533.12 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM CDT
Return by in Claude
Thu, Apr 23, 11:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claude
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Claude
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
Electra
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Claude
166.9 mi
02h 39m
To Dallas
164.4 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW
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 Claude and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  3. 3

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    27.8 mi · 30 min · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  5. 5

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  7. 7

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  15. 15

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  25. 25

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  26. 26

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  30. 30

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

    778 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Claude 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
34 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
6 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
110 mi · 33%
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 31%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 12%
West 2nd Street
27.8 mi · 8%
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi · 5%
I 820 TEXpress
5.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
306.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Electra
02h 39m from Claude
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Claude 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 Claude to Dallas?

The road trip is about 331.3 miles (533.1 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Electra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.9 miles from Claude and 164.4 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.18 one way or $88.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claude and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 306.7 mi (493.58 km).

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#1 Claude

City in Texas, USA

Population1,200
Coordinates35.1117200, -101.3632200
Altitude1038
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: US 287 (-101.363305, 35.111584)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.69 gal
44.25 L · about $44.18
Round trip
$88.35
23.38 gal · 88.5 L
Estimated CO2
103.9 kg one way
Round trip: 207.8 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.18 $88.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.71 $99.41
Premium $4.59 $53.67 $107.34
Diesel $3.99 $46.68 $93.36

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 Claude and Dallas. The current time is 01:19:55.

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.