How far is Dallas, TX from Buna, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Buna, TX is about 260.2 miles (418.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
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 Cherokee County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Buna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Buna.
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Start on North Lamar Street
132 m · 14 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto McKinney Avenue
1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston
2537 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway
68.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West
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Turn left onto West Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street
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Continue on US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East
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Continue on West Pine Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
13.3 mi · 15 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 58 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 22 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Dickinson Drive
3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on North Marcus Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on Rusk Street
15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street
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Take the exit slight right
555 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
2497 ft · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
750 ft · 18 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
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Turn straight onto North Timberland Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
3102 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto East Denman Avenue
21.2 mi · 24 min · East Denman Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
2141 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
31.1 mi · 46 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Gibson Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Gibson Street
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Take the exit right
73 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Wheeler Street
34.3 mi · 38 min · South Wheeler Street
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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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 Buna.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
C F Hawn Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway
68.7 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Buna?
The road trip is about 260.2 miles (418.7 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Rusk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Dallas and 130.1 miles from Buna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.69 one way or $69.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buna.
Stop Ideas Near Rusk
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 Rusk.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Buna. Straight-line distance: 233.17 mi (375.25 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 Buna
Census designated place
| Population | 2,142 |
| Coordinates | 30.4329800, -93.9624000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buna (-93.9624, 30.43298)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.69 | $69.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.03 | $78.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.15 | $84.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.66 | $73.31 |
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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