How far is Dallas, TX from Diboll, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Diboll, TX is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162 miles (260.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Diboll.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Diboll.
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Start on North Lamar Street
132 m · 14 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto McKinney Avenue
1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston
2537 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway
68.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West
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Turn left onto West Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street
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Continue on US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East
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Continue on West Pine Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
13.3 mi · 15 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 58 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 22 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Dickinson Drive
3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on North Marcus Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on Rusk Street
15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street
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Take the exit slight right
555 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
1041 ft · 22 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto John Redditt Drive
4.5 mi · 7 min · John Redditt Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 324, FM 819: Southwood Dr, Feagin Dr
1170 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto College Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · College Drive
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Turn right onto South First Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South First Street
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Continue on US 59
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59
1.1 km · 1 min · US 59
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Continue on North Temple Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Temple Drive
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Turn left onto Judd
62 m · 8 sec · Judd
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Judd
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Diboll.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
C F Hawn Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway
68.7 mi · 01h 15m
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 Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Diboll.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Diboll?
The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Poynor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Dallas and 90.2 miles from Diboll.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162 miles (260.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.07 one way or $48.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Diboll.
Stop Ideas Near Poynor
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 Poynor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Diboll. Straight-line distance: 162.02 mi (260.74 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 Diboll
City in Angelina County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,123 |
| Coordinates | 31.1871300, -94.7810400 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Diboll (-94.78104, 31.18713)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.07 | $48.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.09 | $54.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.24 | $58.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.44 | $50.87 |
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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