How far is Dallas, TX from Fabens, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Fabens, TX is about 607.1 miles (977 km), with a travel time of about 10h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 554 miles (891.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 20m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Fabens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Fabens.
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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
421 mi · 7 hr
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Merge slight left
136.9 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 793: Fabens
1007 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto San Felipe Road
99 m · 7 sec · San Felipe Road
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Continue on Fabens Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Fabens Road
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Turn left
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Fabens.
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
421 mi · 07h 00m
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 Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Fabens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Fabens?
The road trip is about 607.1 miles (977 km) and usually takes 10h 10m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 303.2 miles from Dallas and 303.9 miles from Fabens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 554 miles (891.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 $80.95 one way or $161.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 190.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dallas and Fabens, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Fabens.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Fabens. Straight-line distance: 554.03 mi (891.63 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 Fabens
Census designated place
| Population | 8,257 |
| Coordinates | 31.5023400, -106.1585900 |
| Altitude | 1102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fabens (-106.15859, 31.50234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 977 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 34m |
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 | $80.95 | $161.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $91.08 | $182.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $98.34 | $196.68 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $85.53 | $171.06 |
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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