How far is Clyde, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Clyde, TX to Dallas, TX is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
167.27 mi
02h 41m
Flight
158.57 mi
255.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.57 mi
Kilometers
255.19 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.27 mi
Kilometers
269.2 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Return by in Clyde
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clyde
2026-04-22T21:50
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clyde
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
Lipan
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Clyde
83.3 mi
01h 20m
To Dallas
83.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Clyde and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    1035 ft · 23 sec · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    2122 ft · 46 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Access Road

    775 ft · 21 sec · South Access Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    740 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    119.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    871 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

    620 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2740 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
119 mi · 71%
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 18%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 9%
I 35E North
0.8 mi
Continental Avenue
0.47 mi
Cherry Street
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 01m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
158.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lipan
01h 20m from Clyde
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clyde 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 Clyde to Dallas?

The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Lipan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Clyde and 83.9 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.30 one way or $44.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clyde and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Lipan

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

65 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

72 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clyde and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 158.57 mi (255.19 km).

Clyde

#1 Clyde

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

Population3,881
Coordinates32.4059600, -99.4936900
Altitude607
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: North 1st Street (-99.493651, 32.40616)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.34 L · about $22.30
Round trip
$44.59
11.8 gal · 44.68 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.30 $44.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.09 $50.17
Premium $4.59 $27.09 $54.17
Diesel $3.99 $23.56 $47.12

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 Clyde and Dallas. The current time is 21:50:28.

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.