How far is Dallas, TX from Burnet, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Burnet, TX is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
194.33 mi
03h 34m
Flight
162.92 mi
262.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.92 mi
Kilometers
262.2 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.33 mi
Kilometers
312.74 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burnet
Tue, May 26, 11:05 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Tue, May 26, 2:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-05-26T07:31
Arrive Burnet
Tue, May 26, 11:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beverly Hills
TX

Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
97.2 mi
01h 47m
To Burnet
97.1 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E

    100 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South

    835 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    101 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2268, FM 2843: Holland, Florence

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Robertson Road

    663 ft · 12 sec · South Robertson Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South I-35 Frontage Road

    3142 ft · 54 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 487

    2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    714 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right toward TX 195 North

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1562 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 138: Lampasas

    1658 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 138

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 183

    941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Ranch Road 243

    2916 ft · 42 sec · East Ranch Road 243

  25. 25

    Continue on East RM 243

    1 mi · 1 min · East RM 243

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243

    11.1 mi · 15 min · East RM 243

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West State Highway 29

    9 mi · 11 min · West State Highway 29

  28. 28

    Continue on East Polk Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Polk Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Polk Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 46%
Purple Heart Trail
46.8 mi · 24%
East RM 243
12.1 mi · 6%
West State Highway 29
9.02 mi · 5%
State Highway 138
6.88 mi · 4%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89.3 mi · 01h 32m

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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
162.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beverly Hills
01h 47m from Dallas
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Burnet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.3 miles (312.7 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Dallas and 97.1 miles from Burnet.

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

The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.92 one way or $51.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Burnet.

Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Beverly Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 13 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 3.3 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly Hills.

BUS

Waco, TX

4 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

25 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

51 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

71 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Burnet. Straight-line distance: 162.92 mi (262.2 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
Burnet

#2 Burnet

City in Texas

Population6,539
Coordinates30.7582400, -98.2283600
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Burnet (-98.22836, 30.75824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.96 L · about $25.92
Round trip
$51.85
13.72 gal · 51.92 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.92 $51.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.17 $58.34
Premium $4.59 $31.49 $62.99
Diesel $3.99 $27.39 $54.78

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Burnet. The current time is 07:31:10.

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.