How far is Dallas, TX from Fort Hancock, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Fort Hancock, TX is about 582.6 miles (937.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 539 miles (867.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 30m 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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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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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Fort Hancock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Fort Hancock.
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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
113.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 148: Fort Hancock
1439 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Knox Avenue
3230 ft · 1 min · Knox Avenue
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Turn left onto East Tomasini Street
24 m · 6 sec · East Tomasini Street
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Turn right onto Knox Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Knox Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Knox Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Fort Hancock.
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 Fort Hancock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Fort Hancock?
The road trip is about 582.6 miles (937.6 km) and usually takes 09h 45m 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?
Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 290.9 miles from Dallas and 291.7 miles from Fort Hancock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 539 miles (867.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 $77.70 one way or $155.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dallas and Fort Hancock, 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 Fort Hancock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Fort Hancock. Straight-line distance: 539.04 mi (867.5 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 Fort Hancock
Census designated place
| Population | 1,750 |
| Coordinates | 31.2984600, -105.8452500 |
| Altitude | 1091 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Hancock (-105.84525, 31.29846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 938 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 16m |
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 | $77.70 | $155.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $87.42 | $174.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $94.39 | $188.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $82.10 | $164.19 |
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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