How far is Dallas, TX from Medina, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Medina, TX is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.7 miles (405 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Williamson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Medina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Medina.
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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
42.1 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 45 Toll, TX 1 Toll
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 45 Toll West, TX 1 Toll South: Round Rock, Austin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
2682 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 45 North
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 Toll South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on North Mopac Expressway
4.2 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight left
10.5 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight right onto North Mopac Expressway
4.4 mi · 5 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, TX 71 West: Johnson City, Llano
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West, TX 71 West
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
136 m · 6 sec · West US Highway 290 Frontage Rd
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Continue on West US 290 Frontage Rd
1525 ft · 24 sec · West US 290 Frontage Rd
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Turn straight onto West US 290 Bypass Lanes
2551 ft · 33 sec · West US 290 Bypass Lanes
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Continue on West US Highway 290
115 m · 5 sec · West US Highway 290
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Continue on West US Highway 290
30.2 mi · 37 min · West US Highway 290
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Take the exit slight left toward US 281: San Antonio
562 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight right onto South US Highway 281
6.9 mi · 8 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
8.4 mi · 10 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn right onto West Ranch Road 473
20.7 mi · 26 min · West Ranch Road 473
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Turn slight right
40 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Sisterdale Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Sisterdale Road
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Turn left onto Ranch Road 473
7.3 mi · 9 min · Ranch Road 473
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 27
6.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 27
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 1350
1.5 mi · 2 min · Farm to Market Road 1350
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Continue on China Street
2837 ft · 1 min · China Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Antonio Street
2608 ft · 56 sec · San Antonio Street
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Continue on Ranch Road 480
5.4 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 480
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bandera Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Bandera Highway
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Continue on State Highway 173 North
1.4 km · 58 sec · State Highway 173 North
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 2828
9 mi · 10 min · Ranch Road 2828
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Turn right onto State Highway 16 North
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16 North
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Turn right onto Newcomer Lane
20 m · 3 sec · Newcomer Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newcomer Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Medina.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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 Sunny leaving Dallas and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Medina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Medina?
The road trip is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Dallas and 157.1 miles from Medina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.7 miles (405 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 5:14 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.34 one way or $78.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dallas and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Medina.
Stop Ideas Near Jarrell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jarrell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Medina. Straight-line distance: 251.63 mi (404.96 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 Medina
Medina is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.7966100, -99.2464300 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medina (-99.24643, 29.79661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 506 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $3.55 | $39.34 | $78.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $45.04 | $90.07 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $49.23 | $98.46 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $62.67 | $125.34 |
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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