How far is Dallas, TX from Bacliff, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Bacliff, TX is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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
273.9 mi
04h 57m
Flight
250.48 mi
403.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.48 mi
Kilometers
403.11 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.9 mi
Kilometers
440.8 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bacliff
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Bacliff
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
137.2 mi
02h 28m
To Bacliff
136.7 mi
02h 28m

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

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Gulf Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 96: League City Parkway

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West League City Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · West League City Parkway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Baker Avenue

    2156 ft · 2 min · Baker Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baker Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
237 mi · 87%
Gulf Freeway
25.6 mi · 9%
West League City Parkway
6.56 mi · 2%
South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
0.62 mi
I 45 South
0.48 mi
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

234 mi · 04h 06m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
250.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 28m from Dallas
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bacliff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.2 miles from Dallas and 136.7 miles from Bacliff.

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

The direct path is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.54 one way or $73.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Bacliff. Straight-line distance: 250.48 mi (403.11 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
Bacliff

#2 Bacliff

Census designated place

Population8,619
Coordinates29.5069000, -94.9924300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Bacliff (-94.99243, 29.5069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.59 L · about $36.54
Round trip
$73.09
19.34 gal · 73.18 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.54 $73.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.12 $82.23
Premium $4.59 $44.39 $88.79
Diesel $3.99 $38.61 $77.22

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 Bacliff. The current time is 23:14:50.

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.