How far is Dallas, TX from Del Rio, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Del Rio, TX is about 425.6 miles (685 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
425.62 mi
07h 48m
Flight
338.22 mi
544.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
338.22 mi
Kilometers
544.31 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
425.62 mi
Kilometers
684.97 km
Drive Time
07h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Del Rio
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T23:20
Arrive Del Rio
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:49 PM to 3:19 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Mountain City
TX

City in Hays County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
212.9 mi
03h 54m
To Del Rio
212.7 mi
03h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Del Rio.

  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 right to continue on I 35E South

    101 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410 West, Loop 368 South

    2289 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 410 West

    1680 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    19.3 mi · 22 min · Connally Loop

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West: Del Rio

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on West US Highway 90

    25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90

  23. 23

    Continue on 19th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 90 West

    37.7 mi · 43 min · US Highway 90 West

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West US Highway 90

    37.4 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 90

  27. 27

    Continue on East Military Highway

    24.6 mi · 28 min · East Military Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 90 East

    5.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90 East

  29. 29

    Continue on East Gibbs Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Gibbs Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Spur 297

    1103 ft · 22 sec · Spur 297

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Garfield Street

    115 m · 31 sec · East Garfield Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Spur 297

    33 m · 2 sec · Spur 297

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spur 297

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 37%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 21%
West US Highway 90
62.8 mi · 15%
US Highway 90 West
37.7 mi · 9%
East Military Highway
24.6 mi · 6%
Connally Loop
19.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.4 mi
338.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain City
03h 54m from Dallas
Leave By
8:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Partly Sunny near Del Rio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Del Rio?

The road trip is about 425.6 miles (685 km) and usually takes 07h 48m 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?

Mountain City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.9 miles from Dallas and 212.7 miles from Del Rio.

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

The direct path is about 338.2 miles (544.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.4 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 $56.76 one way or $113.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Partly Sunny near Del Rio.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain City

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

18 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

29 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

75 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

89 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Del Rio. Straight-line distance: 338.22 mi (544.31 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
Del Rio

#2 Del Rio

City in Texas, USA

Population35,722
Coordinates29.3627300, -100.8967600
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Del Rio (-100.89676, 29.36273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 685 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.02 gal
56.85 L · about $56.76
Round trip
$113.52
30.04 gal · 113.7 L
Estimated CO2
133.5 kg one way
Round trip: 267 kg / 589 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $56.76 $113.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.87 $127.73
Premium $4.59 $68.96 $137.91
Diesel $3.99 $59.97 $119.95

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 Del Rio. The current time is 23:20:39.

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.