How far is Dallas, TX from Gardendale, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Gardendale, TX is about 359.5 miles (578.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 329.3 miles (530 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Gardendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Gardendale.
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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
299.7 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338: Odessa
1015 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
72 m · 5 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Southeast Loop 338
1.2 km · 53 sec · Southeast Loop 338
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Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northeast Loop 338
2.8 mi · 3 min · Northeast Loop 338
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Take the exit slight right
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East Goldenrod Drive
1443 ft · 42 sec · East Goldenrod Drive
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Turn right onto North Gardendale Avenue
43 m · 6 sec · North Gardendale Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Gardendale Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Gardendale.
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
300 mi · 05h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Dallas and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Gardendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Gardendale?
The road trip is about 359.5 miles (578.6 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?
Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.5 miles from Dallas and 180 miles from Gardendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 329.3 miles (530 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 $48.72 one way or $97.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Gardendale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Gardendale. Straight-line distance: 329.34 mi (530.02 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 Gardendale
Located in Ector County, Texas, this census-designated place is situated in the semi-arid Permian Basin region at an elevation of 2966 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0204000, -102.3801500 |
| Altitude | 904 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardendale (-102.38015, 32.0204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $48.72 | $97.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $55.16 | $110.33 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $59.93 | $119.87 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $73.30 | $146.59 |
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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