How far is Dallas, TX from Cienegas Terrace, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Cienegas Terrace, TX is about 429.1 miles (690.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340 miles (547.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Hays County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Cienegas Terrace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Cienegas Terrace.
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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
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.9 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410 West, Loop 368 South
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 410 West
1680 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
19.3 mi · 22 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West: Del Rio
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Continue on West US Highway 90
25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 West
37.7 mi · 43 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on East Main Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 90
37.4 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on East Military Highway
24.6 mi · 28 min · East Military Highway
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
5.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90 East
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Continue on East Gibbs Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Gibbs Street
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Turn left onto Avenue T
125 m · 18 sec · Avenue T
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Continue on Lionel Martinez Boulevard
2315 ft · 2 min · Lionel Martinez Boulevard
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Continue on Cienegas Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cienegas Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Drive
1691 ft · 1 min · Park Drive
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Turn right onto Mesa Drive
1820 ft · 1 min · Mesa Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mesa Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Cienegas Terrace.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Partly Cloudy near Cienegas Terrace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Cienegas Terrace?
The road trip is about 429.1 miles (690.5 km) and usually takes 07h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kyle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.7 miles from Dallas and 214.4 miles from Cienegas Terrace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340 miles (547.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.21 one way or $114.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Partly Cloudy near Cienegas Terrace.
Stop Ideas Near Kyle
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 Kyle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Cienegas Terrace. Straight-line distance: 339.98 mi (547.15 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 Cienegas Terrace
Census designated place
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 29.3674500, -100.9437100 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cienegas Terrace (-100.94371, 29.36745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 691 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 21m |
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 | $57.21 | $114.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.38 | $128.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $69.51 | $139.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $60.45 | $120.91 |
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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