How far is Dallas, TX from Junction, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Junction, TX is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
278.06 mi
05h 42m
Flight
235.65 mi
379.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.65 mi
Kilometers
379.25 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.06 mi
Kilometers
447.49 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T21:39
Arrive Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Comanche
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Dallas
139.1 mi
02h 51m
To Junction
139 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    601 ft · 21 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ross Avenue

    1028 ft · 23 sec · Ross Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Houston Street

    603 ft · 26 sec · North Houston Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E

    100 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South

    835 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    101 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard

    566 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

    61.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Big Bend Trail

    28.8 mi · 33 min · Southwest Big Bend Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Glen Rose Road

    2221 ft · 29 sec · Glen Rose Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East South Loop

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East South Loop

  19. 19

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  21. 21

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  24. 24

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 67

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67

  26. 26

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    2819 ft · 44 sec · East Commerce Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 377 South

    43.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · US Highway 377 South

  30. 30

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Blackburn Street

    109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  37. 37

    Continue on East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North 11th Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North 11th Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 11th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Junction.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
41 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
61.7 mi · 22%
US Highway 377 South
43.5 mi · 16%
US Highway 67
34.4 mi · 12%
Southwest Big Bend Trail
28.8 mi · 10%
United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 7%
East US Highway 190
13.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

61.7 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
235.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Comanche
02h 51m from Dallas
Leave By
5:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Partly Sunny near Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Junction?

The road trip is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Comanche is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.1 miles from Dallas and 139 miles from Junction.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 5:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.07 one way or $74.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Partly Sunny near Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Comanche

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Comanche, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Comanche.

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

116 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Junction. Straight-line distance: 235.65 mi (379.25 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Junction

#2 Junction

City in Texas, United States

Population2,434
Coordinates30.4893600, -99.7720100
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Junction (-99.77201, 30.48936)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.14 L · about $37.07
Round trip
$74.14
19.62 gal · 74.28 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.07 $74.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.71 $83.42
Premium $4.59 $45.04 $90.08
Diesel $3.99 $39.17 $78.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Junction. The current time is 21:39:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.