How far is Dallas, TX from Groesbeck, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Groesbeck, TX is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Groesbeck.
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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
63.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wortham, Groesbeck
29.5 mi · 42 min
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Turn left onto West Trinity Street
29 m · 4 sec · West Trinity Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Trinity Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Groesbeck.
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
63.5 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Groesbeck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Groesbeck?
The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Dallas and 48.7 miles from Groesbeck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.00 one way or $26.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Groesbeck.
Stop Ideas Near Rice
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Jail
Corsicana Animal Shelter
Corsicana Planning & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rice.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Groesbeck. Straight-line distance: 88.42 mi (142.3 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 Groesbeck
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,173 |
| Coordinates | 31.5243400, -96.5338700 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Groesbeck (-96.53387, 31.52434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.00 | $26.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.63 | $29.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $15.79 | $31.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
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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