How far is Dallas, TX from Lakehills, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Lakehills, TX is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.3 miles (407.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Williamson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Lakehills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Lakehills.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
726 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 West
554 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1560: West Hausman Road
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1631 ft · 35 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto FM 1560 North
2 mi · 3 min · FM 1560 North
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Turn straight onto Bandera Road
10.8 mi · 14 min · Bandera Road
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Continue on State Highway 16 South
1297 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 16 South
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Turn left onto Park Road 37
10 mi · 15 min · Park Road 37
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Turn right onto Upland Drive
2655 ft · 2 min · Upland Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Upland Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Lakehills.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near Lakehills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Lakehills?
The road trip is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.4 miles from Dallas and 151 miles from Lakehills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.3 miles (407.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 5:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.32 one way or $80.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near Lakehills.
Stop Ideas Near Jarrell
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 Jarrell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Lakehills. Straight-line distance: 253.3 mi (407.65 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 Lakehills
Census designated place
| Population | 5,150 |
| Coordinates | 29.6046700, -98.9430900 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakehills (-98.94309, 29.60467)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $40.32 | $80.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.37 | $90.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.99 | $97.97 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.61 | $85.21 |
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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