How far is Dallas, TX from La Pryor, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to La Pryor, TX is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 320.9 miles (516.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and La Pryor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and La Pryor.
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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
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Eagle Pass
962 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
131 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 North
610 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn right onto US Highway 57
51.9 mi · 56 min · US Highway 57
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Turn left onto North US Highway 83
32 m · 1 sec · North US Highway 83
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North US Highway 83
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and La Pryor.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near La Pryor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to La Pryor?
The road trip is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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?
Wells Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.3 miles from Dallas and 184.9 miles from La Pryor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 320.9 miles (516.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 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 $49.35 one way or $98.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near La Pryor.
Stop Ideas Near Wells Branch
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 Wells Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and La Pryor. Straight-line distance: 320.96 mi (516.53 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 La Pryor
Census designated place
| Population | 1,643 |
| Coordinates | 28.9410800, -99.8497800 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Pryor (-99.84978, 28.94108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $49.35 | $98.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.53 | $111.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $59.96 | $119.92 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $52.15 | $104.30 |
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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