How far is Comfort, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Comfort, TX to Dallas, TX is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.5 miles (371 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.38 mi
04h 50m
Flight
230.55 mi
371.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.55 mi
Kilometers
371.04 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.38 mi
Kilometers
446.4 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 PM CDT
Return by in Comfort
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Comfort
2026-04-23T07:13
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Comfort
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salado
TX

Village in the United States

From Comfort
143.1 mi
02h 25m
To Dallas
134.3 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Comfort and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    734 ft · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US Highway 87

    120 m · 11 sec · US Highway 87

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ranch Road 473

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 473

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sisterdale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sisterdale Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 473

    20.7 mi · 26 min · Ranch Road 473

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 281

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South US Highway 281

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    6.7 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 281

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  11. 11

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    10.2 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto North Mopac Expressway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 45 Toll East

    2829 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North, Toll 45 East

    655 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North

    3080 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 45 North

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Waco

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    80 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
113 mi · 41%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 21%
East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 11%
Ranch Road 473
25.5 mi · 9%
South Mopac Expressway
14.8 mi · 5%
South US Highway 281
8.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

80 mi · 01h 23m

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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
230.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salado
02h 25m from Comfort
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Comfort 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 Comfort to Dallas?

The road trip is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Salado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.1 miles from Comfort and 134.3 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 230.5 miles (371 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.00 one way or $73.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Salado

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

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

RAIL

Temple

25 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

27 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

30 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Taylor

44 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Comfort and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 230.55 mi (371.04 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Comfort

Sense of physical or psychological ease; state of being comfortable and free from stress

Population2,363
Coordinates29.9677100, -98.9050300
Altitude435
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: (-98.905084, 29.967848)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.79 gal
37.05 L · about $37.00
Round trip
$73.99
19.58 gal · 74.1 L
Estimated CO2
87 kg one way
Round trip: 174 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.00 $73.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.63 $83.25
Premium $4.59 $44.95 $89.89
Diesel $3.99 $39.09 $78.18

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 Comfort and Dallas. The current time is 07:13:13.

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.