How far is Dallas, TX from Cisco, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Cisco, TX is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.49 mi
02h 29m
Flight
129.39 mi
208.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.39 mi
Kilometers
208.23 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.49 mi
Kilometers
219.66 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cisco
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-23T00:53
Arrive Cisco
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Millsap
TX

Town of the United States

From Dallas
68.2 mi
01h 14m
To Cisco
68.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 30 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway

    29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    88.2 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Cisco, Brownwood

    890 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto East Interstate 20

    897 ft · 25 sec · East Interstate 20

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Conrad Hilton Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Conrad Hilton Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 8th Street

    11 m · 1 sec · East 8th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
104 mi · 76%
Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 22%
Conrad Hilton Boulevard
1.02 mi · 1%
I 30 West
0.93 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.35 mi
North Lamar Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

88.2 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millsap
01h 14m from Dallas
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Cisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millsap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Dallas and 68.4 miles from Cisco.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Cisco.

Stop Ideas Near Millsap

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millsap, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millsap.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

64 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

113 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Cisco. Straight-line distance: 129.39 mi (208.23 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
Cisco

#2 Cisco

City in Eastland County, Texas, United States

Population3,850
Coordinates32.3881900, -98.9792300
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Cisco (-98.97923, 32.38819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.23 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.64 gal · 36.46 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.49 $40.99
Premium $4.59 $22.13 $44.26
Diesel $3.99 $19.25 $38.49

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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There is no time difference between Dallas and Cisco. The current time is 00:53:22.

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.