How far is Dallas, TX from Lamesa, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Lamesa, TX is about 333.6 miles (536.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.9 miles (481 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
333.57 mi
05h 48m
Flight
298.89 mi
481.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.89 mi
Kilometers
481.02 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.57 mi
Kilometers
536.83 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lamesa
Sun, Apr 26, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Sun, Apr 26, 5:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-26T05:29
Arrive Lamesa
Sun, Apr 26, 11:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
166.6 mi
02h 54m
To Lamesa
167 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
94°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Lamesa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Lamesa.

  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

    243.1 mi · 4 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87: San Angelo, Lamesa

    649 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto West Interstate 20

    771 ft · 15 sec · West Interstate 20

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North US Highway 87

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 87

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    2209 ft · 25 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  16. 16

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  18. 18

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Lynn Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Lynn Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    49 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
259 mi · 78%
Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 9%
South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 5%
North US Highway 87
17.8 mi · 5%
William Crooker Highway
4.33 mi · 1%
South Dallas Avenue
1.34 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

243 mi · 04h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
298.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 54m from Dallas
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Lamesa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Lamesa?

The road trip is about 333.6 miles (536.8 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.6 miles from Dallas and 167 miles from Lamesa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 298.9 miles (481 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.48 one way or $88.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Lamesa.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Lamesa. Straight-line distance: 298.89 mi (481.02 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
Lamesa

#2 Lamesa

City in Texas, USA

Population9,131
Coordinates32.7376000, -101.9509900
Altitude912
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Lamesa (-101.95099, 32.7376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 537 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.77 gal
44.56 L · about $44.48
Round trip
$88.96
23.54 gal · 89.12 L
Estimated CO2
104.6 kg one way
Round trip: 209.2 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.48 $88.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.05 $100.09
Premium $4.59 $54.04 $108.07
Diesel $3.99 $47.00 $94.00

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Lamesa. The current time is 05:29:00.

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.