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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
397.35 mi
07h 06m
Flight
372.5 mi
599.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
372.5 mi
Kilometers
599.48 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
397.35 mi
Kilometers
639.47 km
Drive Time
07h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kermit
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Kermit
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:06 PM to 2:36 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Dallas
198.4 mi
03h 33m
To Kermit
199 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E

    100 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

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

    835 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway

    29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    299.7 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338: Odessa

    1015 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    72 m · 5 sec · East Interstate 20

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast Loop 338

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Southeast Loop 338

  13. 13

    Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 191 East

    2413 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 191 East

  15. 15

    Continue on East 42nd Street

    5.6 mi · 7 min · East 42nd Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kermit Highway

    1996 ft · 35 sec · Kermit Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 302

    40.4 mi · 52 min · State Highway 302

  18. 18

    Continue on East Jim Sharp Boulevard

    2638 ft · 48 sec · East Jim Sharp Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Poplar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Poplar Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Austin Street

    51 m · 5 sec · East Austin Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
315 mi · 79%
State Highway 302
40.4 mi · 10%
Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 8%
East 42nd Street
5.64 mi · 1%
I 30 West
0.93 mi
South Poplar Street
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
372.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
03h 33m from Dallas
Leave By
9:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

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
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#2 Kermit

City in Texas, United States

Population6,367
Coordinates31.8576300, -103.0926700
Altitude872
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Kermit (-103.09267, 31.85763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 639 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
14.02 gal
53.08 L · about $52.98
Round trip
$105.96
28.04 gal · 106.16 L
Estimated CO2
124.6 kg one way
Round trip: 249.2 kg / 549 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Kermit. The current time is 00:44:55.

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.