How far is Dallas, TX from Hughes Springs, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Hughes Springs, TX is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Hughes Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Hughes Springs.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1797 ft · 59 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Commerce Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East
2136 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
107.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
1647 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Ferguson Road
2184 ft · 50 sec · West Ferguson Road
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Continue on West Ferguson Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Ferguson Road
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Continue on State Highway 49
16.1 mi · 19 min · State Highway 49
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West William Marvin Watson Boulevard
6.2 mi · 9 min · West William Marvin Watson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ward
32 m · 5 sec · Ward
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ward
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Hughes Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
107 mi · 01h 50m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hughes Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Hughes Springs?
The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Dallas and 70.8 miles from Hughes Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hughes Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Cumby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cumby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Hughes Springs. Straight-line distance: 127.11 mi (204.57 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 Hughes Springs
City in Cass County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,672 |
| Coordinates | 32.9984600, -94.6307600 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hughes Springs (-94.63076, 32.99846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.22 | $42.43 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.93 | $39.85 |
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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