How far is Dallas, TX from Clyde, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Clyde, TX is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
166.86 mi
02h 59m
Flight
158.57 mi
255.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.57 mi
Kilometers
255.19 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.86 mi
Kilometers
268.53 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clyde
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-23T01:13
Arrive Clyde
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Lipan
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Dallas
83.3 mi
01h 29m
To Clyde
83.6 mi
01h 29m

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
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    119 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Lane

    707 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Access Road

    654 ft · 24 sec · North Access Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    2460 ft · 50 sec · Cherry Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 1st Street

    1035 ft · 21 sec · North 1st Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
135 mi · 81%
Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 18%
I 30 West
0.93 mi · 1%
Cherry Street
0.47 mi
Elm Street
0.35 mi
North Lamar Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

119 mi · 02h 01m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
158.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lipan
01h 29m from Dallas
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Partly Sunny near Clyde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Lipan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Dallas and 83.6 miles from Clyde.

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

The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.26 one way or $44.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Partly Sunny near Clyde.

Stop Ideas Near Lipan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lipan, 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 Lipan.

RAIL

Cleburne

65 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

72 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 158.57 mi (255.19 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
Clyde

#2 Clyde

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

Population3,881
Coordinates32.4059600, -99.4936900
Altitude607
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Clyde (-99.49369, 32.40596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.29 L · about $22.26
Round trip
$44.52
11.78 gal · 44.58 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.26 $44.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.04 $50.09
Premium $4.59 $27.04 $54.08
Diesel $3.99 $23.52 $47.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Clyde. The current time is 01:13:07.

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.