How far is Dallas, TX from Breckenridge, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Breckenridge, TX is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Breckenridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Breckenridge.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Elm Street
709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South
835 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
15.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ric Williamson Memorial Highway, Old Brock Road
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on West Interstate 20
871 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Mineral Wells Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Mineral Wells Highway
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Continue on Highway 180 East
2.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 180 East
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Continue on East Hubbard Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Hubbard Street
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Continue on US Highway 180 West
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 180 West
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Continue on Palo Pinto Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Palo Pinto Highway
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on US Highway 180
36.8 mi · 45 min · US Highway 180
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Continue on East Walker Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Walker Street
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Turn right onto North Breckenridge Avenue
43 m · 5 sec · North Breckenridge Avenue
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Breckenridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 180
Continue on US Highway 180
36.8 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near Breckenridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Breckenridge?
The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weatherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Dallas and 66.2 miles from Breckenridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near Breckenridge.
Stop Ideas Near Weatherford
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 Weatherford.
Fort Worth Central Station
Cleburne
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Breckenridge. Straight-line distance: 121.76 mi (195.96 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Breckenridge
Town in Colorado, USA
| Population | 5,400 |
| Coordinates | 32.7556800, -98.9022900 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
End: Breckenridge (-98.90229, 32.75568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $3.78 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.86 | $39.71 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.44 | $42.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.65 | $37.29 |
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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