How far is Dallas, TX from De Leon, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to De Leon, TX is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and De Leon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and De Leon.
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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 left to continue on I 30 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
59.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 16: Strawn, De Leon
130 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Old Highway 16
560 ft · 20 sec · Old Highway 16
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Turn left onto State Highway 16 South
27.1 mi · 35 min · State Highway 16 South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Navarro Avenue
1 km · 59 sec · West Navarro Avenue
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Turn right onto North Texas Street
2334 ft · 45 sec · North Texas Street
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Turn left onto East Almante Street
46 m · 7 sec · East Almante Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Almante Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and De Leon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
59.4 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Partly Sunny near De Leon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to De Leon?
The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 67.3 miles from Dallas and 67.4 miles from De Leon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111 miles (178.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Partly Sunny near De Leon.
Stop Ideas Near Millsap
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 Millsap.
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Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and De Leon. Straight-line distance: 111 mi (178.64 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 De Leon
City in Comanche County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,196 |
| Coordinates | 32.1109700, -98.5358800 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Leon (-98.53588, 32.11097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.20 | $40.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.81 | $43.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.97 | $37.93 |
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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