How far is Dallas, TX from Kermit, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Kermit, TX is about 397.4 miles (639.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 372.5 miles (599.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Kermit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Kermit.
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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
299.7 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338: Odessa
1015 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
72 m · 5 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Southeast Loop 338
1.2 km · 53 sec · Southeast Loop 338
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Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 191 East
2413 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 191 East
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Continue on East 42nd Street
5.6 mi · 7 min · East 42nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kermit Highway
1996 ft · 35 sec · Kermit Highway
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Continue on State Highway 302
40.4 mi · 52 min · State Highway 302
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Continue on East Jim Sharp Boulevard
2638 ft · 48 sec · East Jim Sharp Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Poplar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Poplar Street
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Turn right onto East Austin Street
51 m · 5 sec · East Austin Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 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 Kermit.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
300 mi · 05h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Kermit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Kermit?
The road trip is about 397.4 miles (639.5 km) and usually takes 07h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.4 miles from Dallas and 199 miles from Kermit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 372.5 miles (599.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.98 one way or $105.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Kermit.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Kermit. Straight-line distance: 372.5 mi (599.48 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 Kermit
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 6,367 |
| Coordinates | 31.8576300, -103.0926700 |
| Altitude | 872 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kermit (-103.09267, 31.85763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 639 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 57m |
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 | $52.98 | $105.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.61 | $119.23 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $64.37 | $128.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $55.98 | $111.96 |
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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