How far is Dallas, TX from Fifth Street, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Fifth Street, TX is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Fifth Street.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Fifth Street.
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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 left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
221.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West
2869 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West
1095 ft · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South
1.9 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward Stafford
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Stafford Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Stafford Road
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Continue on Staffordshire Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Staffordshire Road
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Turn right onto 5th Street
2055 ft · 59 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Ford Road
983 ft · 43 sec · Ford Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Fifth Street.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
221 mi · 03h 50m
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 Sunny leaving Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fifth Street.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Fifth Street?
The road trip is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130 miles from Dallas and 129.6 miles from Fifth Street.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fifth Street.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Fifth Street. Straight-line distance: 232.21 mi (373.71 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 Fifth Street
Census designated place
| Population | 2,486 |
| Coordinates | 29.5982900, -95.5513300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fifth Street (-95.55133, 29.59829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.62 | $69.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.95 | $77.90 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.05 | $84.11 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.58 | $73.15 |
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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