How far is Dallas, TX from Manchaca, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Manchaca, TX is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Manchaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Manchaca.
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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
11.8 mi · 14 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1626: Onion Creek Parkway
803 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35
2419 ft · 52 sec · South Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East FM 1626
2.4 mi · 4 min · East FM 1626
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Turn right onto Menchaca Road
31 m · 2 sec · Menchaca Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Menchaca Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Manchaca.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Sunny near Manchaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Manchaca?
The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Hewitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Dallas and 103.1 miles from Manchaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.11 one way or $52.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Dallas and Sunny near Manchaca.
Stop Ideas Near Hewitt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Manchaca. Straight-line distance: 192.32 mi (309.51 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 Manchaca
Manchaca is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1407700, -97.8330600 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchaca (-97.83306, 30.14077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $3.58 | $26.11 | $52.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $29.85 | $59.69 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $32.60 | $65.20 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $41.42 | $82.84 |
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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