How far is Dallas, TX from Lake Dunlap, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Lake Dunlap, TX is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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 04h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Lake Dunlap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Lake Dunlap.
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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
49.1 mi · 54 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 725: Seguin Avenue, Lake McQueeney
1603 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Interstate 35 North
148 m · 17 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn left onto South Seguin Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Seguin Avenue
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Turn left onto East Zipp Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Zipp Road
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Turn right onto Potthast Drive
1920 ft · 1 min · Potthast Drive
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Turn right
130 m · 31 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 Lake Dunlap.
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 Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Dunlap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Lake Dunlap?
The road trip is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Dallas and 122.5 miles from Lake Dunlap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Dunlap.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Lake Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 227.33 mi (365.86 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 Lake Dunlap
Census-designated place in Texas
| Population | 1,934 |
| Coordinates | 29.6757800, -98.0722300 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Dunlap (-98.07223, 29.67578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $32.73 | $65.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.76 | $79.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
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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