How far is Dallas, TX from Marfa, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Marfa, TX is about 541 miles (870.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 457.8 miles (736.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Howard County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Marfa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Marfa.
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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
284.4 mi · 4 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin
929 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
106 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto Rankin Highway
2794 ft · 45 sec · Rankin Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349
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Continue on TX 349
42.1 mi · 44 min · TX 349
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Turn right onto Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi · 20 min · Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
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Continue on East 3rd Street
57 mi · 1 hr · East 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross State University
1105 ft · 27 sec · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
613 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto South US Higway 67
25.7 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
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Continue on South US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 67
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Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on East Avenue E
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Avenue E
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Continue on West US Highway 90
24.9 mi · 27 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on East San Antonio Street
2109 ft · 1 min · East San Antonio Street
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Turn right onto South Highland Street
56 m · 10 sec · South Highland Street
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Turn left
58 m · 14 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 Marfa.
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
284 mi · 04h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near Marfa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Marfa?
The road trip is about 541 miles (870.7 km) and usually takes 09h 33m 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?
Coahoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 270.3 miles from Dallas and 270.7 miles from Marfa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 457.8 miles (736.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.2 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 $72.14 one way or $144.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near Marfa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Marfa. Straight-line distance: 457.76 mi (736.7 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 Marfa
Small town in western Texas
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 30.3097300, -104.0213400 |
| Altitude | 1428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marfa (-104.02134, 30.30973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 871 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 44m |
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 | $72.14 | $144.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $81.17 | $162.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $87.64 | $175.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $76.23 | $152.45 |
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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