How far is Dallas, TX from Madisonville, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Madisonville, TX is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.3 mi
02h 32m
Flight
137.11 mi
220.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Dallas.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.11 mi
Kilometers
220.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.3 mi
Kilometers
237.06 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madisonville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 16, 12:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-15T18:58
Arrive Madisonville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Streetman
TX

Town

From Dallas
73.8 mi
01h 16m
To Madisonville
73.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    132 m · 14 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McKinney Avenue

    1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2537 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    140.5 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190 West, TX 21: Bryan, Crockett

    1033 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Interstate 45 North

    146 m · 18 sec · Interstate 45 North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
144 mi · 97%
East Main Street
2 mi · 1%
I 45 South
0.48 mi
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
0.41 mi
US 75 North
0.23 mi
McKinney Avenue
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

141 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
137.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streetman
01h 16m from Dallas
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Madisonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Streetman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Dallas and 73.5 miles from Madisonville.

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

The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Madisonville.

Stop Ideas Near Streetman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Streetman, 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 Streetman.

BUS

Waco, TX

84 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

105 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

110 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

110 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 137.11 mi (220.66 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
Madisonville

#2 Madisonville

City in Texas, USA

Population4,782
Coordinates30.9499100, -95.9116200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Madisonville (-95.91162, 30.94991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.68 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.30
10.4 gal · 39.36 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.65 $39.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.11 $44.22
Premium $4.59 $23.87 $47.75
Diesel $3.99 $20.76 $41.53

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Madisonville. The current time is 18:58:02.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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