How far is Dallas, TX from Denver City, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Denver City, TX is about 395.6 miles (636.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 349.6 miles (562.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 07h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Denver City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Denver City.
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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
243.1 mi · 4 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87: San Angelo, Lamesa
649 ft · 28 sec
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Turn slight left onto West Interstate 20
771 ft · 15 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn right onto North US Highway 87
2.3 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 87
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Take the ramp straight
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway
2209 ft · 25 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Lynn Avenue
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
1.1 km · 53 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on Seminole Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Seminole Road
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Continue on West US Highway 180
39 mi · 44 min · West US Highway 180
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 214
20.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 214
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
3116 ft · 57 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
18 m · 2 sec · North Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Denver City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
243 mi · 04h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Clear near Denver City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Denver City?
The road trip is about 395.6 miles (636.7 km) and usually takes 07h 06m 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?
Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.5 miles from Dallas and 198 miles from Denver City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 349.6 miles (562.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 $52.75 one way or $105.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Clear near Denver City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Denver City. Straight-line distance: 349.65 mi (562.71 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 Denver City
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,883 |
| Coordinates | 32.9645500, -102.8291000 |
| Altitude | 1089 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denver City (-102.8291, 32.96455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 637 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $52.75 | $105.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.36 | $118.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $64.09 | $128.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $55.74 | $111.48 |
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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