How far is Dallas, TX from Hamlin, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Hamlin, TX is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Hamlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Hamlin.
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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
134.9 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 Business: Abilene
46 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 83 Business: Abilene
832 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pine Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Pine Street
2916 ft · 45 sec · Pine Street
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza
589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza
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Continue on Commercial Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Commercial Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
16 mi · 24 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Hamlin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
135 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Hamlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Hamlin?
The road trip is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Ranger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Dallas and 110.3 miles from Hamlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.40 one way or $58.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Hamlin.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Hamlin. Straight-line distance: 192.85 mi (310.37 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 Hamlin
City in Fisher County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,997 |
| Coordinates | 32.8848300, -100.1264900 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamlin (-100.12649, 32.88483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $29.40 | $58.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.08 | $66.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.72 | $71.44 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.07 | $62.13 |
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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