How far is Dallas, TX from Jonestown, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Jonestown, TX is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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.
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Jonestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Jonestown.
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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 right to continue on I 35E South
101 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
36.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 1431: Cedar Park
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
2217 ft · 57 sec · North Interstate 35
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Keep slight right
120 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East Whitestone Boulevard
8.6 mi · 12 min · East Whitestone Boulevard
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Continue on West Whitestone Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Whitestone Boulevard
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Continue on RM 1431
3.5 mi · 5 min · RM 1431
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Turn left onto Georgetown Drive
88 m · 17 sec · Georgetown Drive
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Turn left onto 1st Street
27 m · 4 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Jonestown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
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 near Jonestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Jonestown?
The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.7 miles from Dallas and 94.4 miles from Jonestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.21 one way or $50.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jonestown.
Stop Ideas Near Waco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Jonestown. Straight-line distance: 171.16 mi (275.45 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 Jonestown
Former community established by the Peoples Temple, known for a mass death event on November 18, 1978
| Population | 2,169 |
| Coordinates | 30.4954700, -97.9233500 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jonestown (-97.92335, 30.49547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.21 | $50.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.36 | $56.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.63 | $53.27 |
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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