How far is Dallas, TX from Broken Bow, OK?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Broken Bow, OK is about 183.3 miles (295 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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 Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Broken Bow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Broken Bow.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1797 ft · 53 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Commerce Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East
2136 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
48.1 mi · 51 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 24, FM 1737: Commerce, Paris
743 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris
48.2 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto East Hearne Avenue
157 m · 10 sec · East Hearne Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North US Highway 271
21.9 mi · 24 min · North US Highway 271
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Take the exit right toward US 70 East: Idabel
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jake Pulliam Bypass
26.7 mi · 31 min · Jake Pulliam Bypass
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Washington Street
4 mi · 5 min · Washington Street
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Keep slight left
90 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Lincoln Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Lincoln Road
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Continue on Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Representative Rusty Farley Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
44 m · 6 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Broken Bow.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
TX 24
Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris
48.2 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near Broken Bow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Broken Bow?
The road trip is about 183.3 miles (295 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Cooper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Dallas and 91.7 miles from Broken Bow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near Broken Bow.
Stop Ideas Near Cooper
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 Cooper.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Broken Bow. Straight-line distance: 147.08 mi (236.71 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 Broken Bow
City of the United States
| Population | 4,089 |
| Coordinates | 34.0292800, -94.7391000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broken Bow (-94.7391, 34.02928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $3.84 | $24.84 | $49.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $28.13 | $56.25 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $30.56 | $61.12 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
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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