How far is Dallas, TX from Cedar Park, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Cedar Park, TX is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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 15m.
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.
City in McLennan 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 Cedar Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Cedar Park.
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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
36.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 1431: Cedar Park
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
2217 ft · 57 sec · North Interstate 35
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Keep slight right
120 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East Whitestone Boulevard
7.7 mi · 10 min · East Whitestone Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward 183A Toll South: Austin
1326 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road
1 mi · 1 min · 183A Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Brushy Creek Road, Cypress Creek Road
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Brushy Creek Road
762 ft · 19 sec · Brushy Creek Road
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Continue on East Cypress Creek Road
1720 ft · 37 sec · East Cypress Creek Road
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Turn right onto South Bell Boulevard
1960 ft · 38 sec · South Bell Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bell Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Cedar Park.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Cedar Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Cedar Park?
The road trip is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.9 miles from Dallas and 91.6 miles from Cedar Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.45 one way or $48.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Cedar Park.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Cedar Park. Straight-line distance: 168.3 mi (270.85 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 Cedar Park
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.
| Population | 81,040 |
| Coordinates | 30.5052000, -97.8202900 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Park (-97.82029, 30.5052)
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 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 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 | $3.78 | $24.45 | $48.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.51 | $55.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.70 | $59.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.83 | $51.67 |
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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