How far is Dallas, TX from Monahans, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Monahans, TX is about 387.2 miles (623.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 365.2 miles (587.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 26m 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
387.22 mi
06h 43m
Flight
365.17 mi
587.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
365.17 mi
Kilometers
587.68 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
387.22 mi
Kilometers
623.17 km
Drive Time
06h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monahans
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Monahans
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:43 PM to 2:13 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
10:34 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
Tye
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Dallas
193.4 mi
03h 21m
To Monahans
193.9 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
94°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    337 mi · 5 hr 41 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Monahans

    665 ft · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on East Sealy Avenue

    707 ft · 12 sec · East Sealy Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Interstate 20

    3 mi · 5 min · East Interstate 20

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Avenue

    54 m · 9 sec · South Main Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
353 mi · 91%
Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 8%
East Interstate 20
2.97 mi · 1%
I 30 West
0.93 mi
Elm Street
0.35 mi
North Lamar Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

337 mi · 05h 41m

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
06h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
365.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tye
03h 21m from Dallas
Leave By
10:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Sunny near Monahans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 387.2 miles (623.2 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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?

Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.4 miles from Dallas and 193.9 miles from Monahans.

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

The direct path is about 365.2 miles (587.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 $51.62 one way or $103.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Sunny near Monahans.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Monahans. Straight-line distance: 365.17 mi (587.68 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
Monahans

#2 Monahans

City in Texas, USA

Population7,857
Coordinates31.5943000, -102.8926500
Altitude799
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Monahans (-102.89265, 31.5943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 623 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.66 gal
51.72 L · about $51.62
Round trip
$103.24
27.32 gal · 103.44 L
Estimated CO2
121.4 kg one way
Round trip: 242.8 kg / 535 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.62 $103.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.08 $116.16
Premium $4.59 $62.71 $125.43
Diesel $3.99 $54.54 $109.09

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Monahans. The current time is 23:04:41.

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.