How far is Dallas, TX from Hitchcock, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Hitchcock, TX is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Hitchcock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Hitchcock.
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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
234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
34.1 mi · 40 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
907 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Century Boulevard
634 ft · 19 sec · Century Boulevard
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Continue on Delany Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Delany Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1579 ft · 30 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Hitchcock.
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
234 mi · 04h 06m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hitchcock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Hitchcock?
The road trip is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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 138.6 miles from Dallas and 138.1 miles from Hitchcock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.92 one way or $73.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hitchcock.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Hitchcock. Straight-line distance: 259.89 mi (418.26 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 Hitchcock
City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,884 |
| Coordinates | 29.3482900, -95.0160400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hitchcock (-95.01604, 29.34829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $36.92 | $73.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.54 | $83.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.85 | $89.71 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.01 | $78.02 |
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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