How far is Dallas, TX from McCamey, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to McCamey, TX is about 403 miles (648.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 337.3 miles (542.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 01m 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
403.03 mi
07h 00m
Flight
337.31 mi
542.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
337.31 mi
Kilometers
542.84 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
403.03 mi
Kilometers
648.62 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McCamey
Sat, May 30, 9:28 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Sat, May 30, 4:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-05-30T02:27
Arrive McCamey
Sat, May 30, 9:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 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
9:58 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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Dallas
201.3 mi
03h 30m
To McCamey
201.7 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 30 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway

    29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    284.4 mi · 4 hr 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin

    929 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    106 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rankin Highway

    2794 ft · 45 sec · Rankin Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South State Highway 349

    10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349

  14. 14

    Continue on TX 349

    42.1 mi · 44 min · TX 349

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway

  16. 16

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Burleson Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · South Burleson Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Burleson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
300 mi · 74%
TX 349
42.1 mi · 10%
Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 7%
Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi · 4%
South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 3%
East 3rd Street
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.7 mi
337.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
03h 30m from Dallas
Leave By
9:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near McCamey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 403 miles (648.6 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.3 miles from Dallas and 201.7 miles from McCamey.

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

The direct path is about 337.3 miles (542.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 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 $53.74 one way or $107.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near McCamey.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and McCamey. Straight-line distance: 337.31 mi (542.84 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
McCamey

#2 McCamey

City in Upton County, Texas, United States

Population2,036
Coordinates31.1359800, -102.2243000
Altitude752
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: McCamey (-102.2243, 31.13598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 649 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.22 gal
53.84 L · about $53.74
Round trip
$107.47
28.44 gal · 107.68 L
Estimated CO2
126.4 kg one way
Round trip: 252.7 kg / 557 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $53.74 $107.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.46 $120.93
Premium $4.59 $65.28 $130.57
Diesel $3.99 $56.78 $113.56

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and McCamey. The current time is 02:27:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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