How far is Dallas, TX from Claude, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Claude, TX is about 333.9 miles (537.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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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City in Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Claude.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Claude.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 35E North
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto I 35E North
2392 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
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Continue on East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Avenue F Northeast
2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Burnett Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
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Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Claude.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 81 North
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102 mi · 01h 48m
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 Sunny near Claude.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Claude?
The road trip is about 333.9 miles (537.3 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?
Electra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.8 miles from Dallas and 167 miles from Claude.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 5:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.52 one way or $89.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Sunny near Claude.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Claude. Straight-line distance: 306.7 mi (493.58 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 Claude
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,200 |
| Coordinates | 35.1117200, -101.3632200 |
| Altitude | 1038 |
| Country | United States |
End: Claude (-101.36322, 35.11172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 537 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $44.52 | $89.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.09 | $100.18 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.08 | $108.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.04 | $94.08 |
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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