How far is Cut and Shoot, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Cut and Shoot, TX to Dallas, TX is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.5 miles (305 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cut and Shoot and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cut and Shoot and Dallas.
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Start on the route
134 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 105
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 105
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Turn straight
100 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Loop 336 East
2 mi · 3 min · North Loop 336 East
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Turn right onto Beach Airport Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083
1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083
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Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
3203 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
1451 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
194.6 mi · 3 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 31 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 Cut and Shoot and Dallas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 45 North
Merge slight left
195 mi · 03h 19m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cut and Shoot and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cut and Shoot to Dallas?
The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Cut and Shoot and 102.5 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.5 miles (305 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.30 one way or $50.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cut and Shoot and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cut and Shoot and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 189.53 mi (305.02 km).
#1 Cut and Shoot
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,490 |
| Coordinates | 30.3332700, -95.3579900 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $3.49 | $25.30 | $50.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $28.98 | $57.96 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $31.72 | $63.44 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $40.63 | $81.26 |
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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