How far is Dallas, TX from Anahuac, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Anahuac, TX is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
287.19 mi
05h 10m
Flight
242.85 mi
390.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.85 mi
Kilometers
390.83 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.19 mi
Kilometers
462.19 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anahuac
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Anahuac
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Dallas
143.8 mi
02h 35m
To Anahuac
143.4 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    132 m · 14 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McKinney Avenue

    1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2537 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    209.3 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

    116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East

    50.2 mi · 54 min · North Grand Parkway East

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Langston Drive, Old Needlepoint Road

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on East Grand Parkway North

    3019 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    1048 ft · 23 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    11.7 mi · 14 min · East Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 61: Hankamer, Anahuac

    1593 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I 10 Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · I 10 Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 61

    3.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 61

  21. 21

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Miller Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
212 mi · 74%
North Grand Parkway East
50.2 mi · 17%
East Freeway
11.7 mi · 4%
State Highway 61
3.79 mi · 1%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.06 mi · 1%
I 10 Frontage Road
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

209 mi · 03h 36m

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
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
242.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 35m from Dallas
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Anahuac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.2 miles (462.2 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Dallas and 143.4 miles from Anahuac.

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

The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.28 one way or $76.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Anahuac.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Anahuac. Straight-line distance: 242.85 mi (390.83 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
Anahuac

#2 Anahuac

City in Texas

Population2,333
Coordinates29.7730000, -94.6827000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Anahuac (-94.6827, 29.773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.36 L · about $38.28
Round trip
$76.56
20.26 gal · 76.72 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.28 $76.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.07 $86.15
Premium $4.59 $46.51 $93.01
Diesel $3.99 $40.45 $80.90

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 Dallas and Anahuac. The current time is 21:24:48.

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.