How far is Dallas, TX from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia, TX is about 415.8 miles (669.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 356.6 miles (573.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
415.73 mi
07h 30m
Flight
356.64 mi
573.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
356.64 mi
Kilometers
573.95 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
415.73 mi
Kilometers
669.06 km
Drive Time
07h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia
Thu, Oct 15, 10:10 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Fri, Oct 16, 5:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-10-15T14:39
Arrive Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia
Thu, Oct 15, 10:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Buda
TX

City in Hays County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
208 mi
03h 45m
To Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia
207.8 mi
03h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
92°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia.

  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 right to continue on I 35E South

    101 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Eagle Pass

    962 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    131 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Interstate 35 North

    610 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 35 North

  24. 24

    Turn right onto US Highway 57

    95.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 57

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Veterans Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Veterans Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto June Street

    786 ft · 22 sec · June Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Los Quintas Boulevard

    707 ft · 22 sec · Los Quintas Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Letty Street

    670 ft · 30 sec · Letty Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Letty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia.

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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
189 mi · 45%
US Highway 57
95.3 mi · 23%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 22%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 4%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 2%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 57

Turn right onto US Highway 57

95.3 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.2 mi
356.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buda
03h 45m from Dallas
Leave By
9:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dallas and Partly Sunny near Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia?

The road trip is about 415.8 miles (669.1 km) and usually takes 07h 30m 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?

Buda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208 miles from Dallas and 207.8 miles from Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia.

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

The direct path is about 356.6 miles (573.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 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 $56.32 one way or $112.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Partly Sunny near Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia.

Stop Ideas Near Buda

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buda, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buda.

RAIL

Austin

22 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

25 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

68 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

96 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia. Straight-line distance: 356.64 mi (573.95 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
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#2 Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia

Situated at an elevation of 748 feet in Maverick County, this unincorporated community lies in the semi-arid border region of South Texas near the Rio Grande.

Population0
Coordinates28.6913700, -100.4692400
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia (-100.46924, 28.69137)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 669 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.67 gal
55.53 L · about $56.32
Round trip
$112.64
29.34 gal · 111.06 L
Estimated CO2
130.4 kg one way
Round trip: 260.7 kg / 575 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $56.32 $112.64
Mid-grade $4.35 $63.77 $127.54
Premium $4.72 $69.29 $138.57
Diesel $5.78 $84.73 $169.47

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Las Quintas Fronterizas Colonia. The current time is 14:39:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.