How far is Dallas, TX from Friona, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Friona, TX is about 430.4 miles (692.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 363.4 miles (584.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 43m.
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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Halfway Point
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City in Hardeman County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Friona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Friona.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 35E North
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto I 35E North
2392 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
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Continue on East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Avenue F Northeast
2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Burnett Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
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Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 287 North
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
143 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock
2952 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Canyon Expressway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Canyon Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Hereford
51.7 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Friona.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 81 North
Continue straight
102 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Sunny near Friona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Friona?
The road trip is about 430.4 miles (692.7 km) and usually takes 07h 43m 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?
Quanah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.1 miles from Dallas and 215.4 miles from Friona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 363.4 miles (584.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 $57.40 one way or $114.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Sunny near Friona.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Friona. Straight-line distance: 363.46 mi (584.93 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 Friona
City in Parmer County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,774 |
| Coordinates | 34.6417300, -102.7241000 |
| Altitude | 1225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friona (-102.7241, 34.64173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 693 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 22m |
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 | $57.40 | $114.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.59 | $129.18 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $69.74 | $139.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $60.65 | $121.31 |
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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