How far is Dallas, TX from New Territory, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to New Territory, TX is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.88 mi
04h 45m
Flight
230.16 mi
370.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.16 mi
Kilometers
370.41 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.88 mi
Kilometers
424.67 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Territory
Tue, May 5, 11:40 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Tue, May 5, 4:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-05-05T06:55
Arrive New Territory
Tue, May 5, 11:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
132.2 mi
02h 22m
To New Territory
131.7 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and New Territory.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    132 m · 14 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McKinney Avenue

    1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2537 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    221.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West

    2869 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West

    1095 ft · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  11. 11

    Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  14. 14

    Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South

    3069 ft · 40 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Boulevard, Dairy Ashford Road

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    564 ft · 11 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dairy Ashford Road

    1674 ft · 39 sec · Dairy Ashford Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto US Highway 90A

    5.3 mi · 9 min · US Highway 90A

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Grand Parkway South

    2483 ft · 56 sec · West Grand Parkway South

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    630 ft · 8 sec · West Grand Parkway South

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Parkway South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
224 mi · 85%
North Sam Houston Tollway West
20.1 mi · 8%
West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.59 mi · 2%
US Highway 90A
5.28 mi · 2%
Southwest Freeway
2.98 mi · 1%
I 69 South
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

221 mi · 03h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
230.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 22m from Dallas
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near New Territory.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to New Territory?

The road trip is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Dallas and 131.7 miles from New Territory.

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

The direct path is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.18 one way or $70.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near New Territory.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leona, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leona.

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and New Territory. Straight-line distance: 230.16 mi (370.41 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
New Territory

#2 New Territory

Census designated place

Population15,186
Coordinates29.5941200, -95.6807800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: New Territory (-95.68078, 29.59412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.31 gal
35.25 L · about $35.18
Round trip
$70.36
18.62 gal · 70.5 L
Estimated CO2
82.7 kg one way
Round trip: 165.5 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.18 $70.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.59 $79.17
Premium $4.59 $42.74 $85.48
Diesel $3.99 $37.17 $74.35

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and New Territory. The current time is 06:55:05.

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.