How far is Dallas, TX from Abram, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Abram, TX is about 533.4 miles (858.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 465 miles (748.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
533.38 mi
09h 18m
Flight
464.96 mi
748.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
464.96 mi
Kilometers
748.28 km
Flight Time
00h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
533.38 mi
Kilometers
858.39 km
Drive Time
09h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abram
Sun, Apr 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Mon, Apr 13, 6:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-12T11:35
Arrive Abram
Sun, Apr 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:19 PM to 4:49 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Santa Clara
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Dallas
267.3 mi
04h 39m
To Abram
266.1 mi
04h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
Abram Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Sunday
Using Palmview South as the closest live forecast in the Hidalgo County weather hub.

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Abram.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E

    100 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South

    835 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    101 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

    55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr

    1.3 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    882 ft · 22 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto West Expressway 83

    1070 ft · 23 sec · West Expressway 83

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto West US Business 83

    2785 ft · 52 sec · West US Business 83

  34. 34

    Continue on East Loop 374

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Loop 374

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Abram Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Abram Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Military Road

    1269 ft · 35 sec · Military Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    30 m · 7 sec · Cemetery Road

  38. 38

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 17%
TX 130 Toll South
86.8 mi · 16%
South Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 14%
Falfurrias Expressway
73.3 mi · 14%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 12%
I 37 South
60.9 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89.3 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.4 mi
465 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
04h 39m from Dallas
Leave By
5:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abram.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Abram?

The road trip is about 533.4 miles (858.4 km) and usually takes 09h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 267.3 miles from Dallas and 266.1 miles from Abram.

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

The direct path is about 465 miles (748.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.12 one way or $142.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abram.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 13 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 8.7 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

36 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

91 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Abram. Straight-line distance: 464.96 mi (748.28 km).

Dallas

#1 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
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#2 Abram

Abram is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.1998000, -98.4111300
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Abram (-98.41113, 26.1998)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 858 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.82 gal
71.25 L · about $71.12
Round trip
$142.24
37.64 gal · 142.5 L
Estimated CO2
167.3 kg one way
Round trip: 334.5 kg / 737 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $71.12 $142.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $80.02 $160.05
Premium $4.59 $86.40 $172.81
Diesel $3.99 $75.15 $150.30

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Abram. The current time is 11:35:18.

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.