How far is Columbus, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Columbus, TX to Dallas, TX is about 242 miles (389.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.1 miles (343 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Falls County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Dallas.
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Start on Walnut Street
2294 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Fannin Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Fannin Street
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Take the ramp right
965 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 71
22.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Giddings, Schulenburg
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Highway 71 Bypass
2057 ft · 50 sec · East State Highway 71 Bypass
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77
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Continue on South Main Street
48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Travis Avenue
48.6 mi · 56 min · North Travis Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
65 m · 11 sec · Circle Road
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Exit the rotary onto Circle Road
1974 ft · 54 sec · Circle Road
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Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
2739 ft · 59 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
135 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Dallas.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35E
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
58.1 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus 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 Columbus to Dallas?
The road trip is about 242 miles (389.5 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Lott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Columbus and 121.2 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.1 miles (343 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 8:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.27 one way or $64.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Lott
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 213.14 mi (343.02 km).
#1 Columbus
City in Colorado County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,699 |
| Coordinates | 29.7066200, -96.5396900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $32.27 | $64.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.31 | $72.62 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.21 | $78.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.10 | $68.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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