How far is Dallas, TX from Freeport, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Freeport, TX is about 300.7 miles (484 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.73 mi
05h 28m
Flight
278.11 mi
447.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.11 mi
Kilometers
447.58 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.73 mi
Kilometers
483.98 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Freeport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Dallas
150.7 mi
02h 44m
To Freeport
150.1 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Freeport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Freeport.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    132 m · 14 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McKinney Avenue

    1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2537 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport

    2698 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South Freeway

    1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto South Freeway

    1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway

    38.9 mi · 46 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 288

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 288

  16. 16

    Continue on North Brazosport Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brazosport Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Freeport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
237 mi · 79%
Nolan Ryan Expressway
38.9 mi · 13%
South Freeway
15.3 mi · 5%
Gulf Freeway
2.57 mi · 1%
North Brazosport Boulevard
1.85 mi · 1%
State Highway 288
1.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

234 mi · 04h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
278.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 44m from Dallas
Leave By
6:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Showers And Thunderstorms near Freeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Freeport?

The road trip is about 300.7 miles (484 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from Dallas and 150.1 miles from Freeport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Showers And Thunderstorms near Freeport.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madisonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madisonville.

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 278.11 mi (447.58 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Freeport

#2 Freeport

City in Texas

Population12,126
Coordinates28.9541400, -95.3596600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Freeport (-95.35966, 28.95414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.17 L · about $40.10
Round trip
$80.19
21.22 gal · 80.34 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.10 $80.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.11 $90.23
Premium $4.59 $48.71 $97.42
Diesel $3.99 $42.37 $84.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Freeport. The current time is 23:36:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.