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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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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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 right to continue on I 35E South
101 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2268, FM 2843: Holland, Florence
1453 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Robertson Road
663 ft · 12 sec · South Robertson Road
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Continue on South I-35 Frontage Road
3142 ft · 54 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
14.6 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 487
2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487
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Continue on East Main Street
714 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward TX 195 North
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1562 ft · 18 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 138: Lampasas
1658 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 138
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 183
941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183
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Turn left onto East Ranch Road 243
2916 ft · 42 sec · East Ranch Road 243
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Continue on East RM 243
1 mi · 1 min · East RM 243
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Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243
11.1 mi · 15 min · East RM 243
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Turn right onto West State Highway 29
9 mi · 11 min · West State Highway 29
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Continue on East Polk Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Polk Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly Hills.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Burnet. Straight-line distance: 162.92 mi (262.2 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 Burnet
City in Texas
| Population | 6,539 |
| Coordinates | 30.7582400, -98.2283600 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burnet (-98.22836, 30.75824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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