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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.
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 Callahan 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 Lamesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Lamesa.
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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 left to continue on I 30 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
243.1 mi · 4 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87: San Angelo, Lamesa
649 ft · 28 sec
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Turn slight left onto West Interstate 20
771 ft · 15 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn right onto North US Highway 87
2.3 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 87
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Take the ramp straight
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway
2209 ft · 25 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Lynn Avenue
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Turn left
49 m · 12 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 Lamesa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#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 Lamesa
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 9,131 |
| Coordinates | 32.7376000, -101.9509900 |
| Altitude | 912 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lamesa (-101.95099, 32.7376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 537 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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