How far is Dallas, TX from Pine Island, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Pine Island, TX is about 292 miles (469.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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
291.96 mi
05h 13m
Flight
240.26 mi
386.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.26 mi
Kilometers
386.66 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.96 mi
Kilometers
469.87 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Island
Fri, May 1, 4:43 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Fri, May 1, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-30T23:30
Arrive Pine Island
Fri, May 1, 4:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 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

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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Dallas
146.1 mi
02h 36m
To Pine Island
145.8 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Pine Island.

  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

    209.3 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

    116 m · 9 sec · North Grand Parkway West

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll East

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East

    32.3 mi · 35 min · North Grand Parkway East

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1960: Dayton, Humble

    2361 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Cleveland Street

    1028 ft · 25 sec · North Cleveland Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto United States Highway 90 West

    10 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 90 West

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 90

    27.4 mi · 31 min · US Highway 90

  18. 18

    Turn left

    83 m · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    82 m · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
212 mi · 73%
North Grand Parkway East
32.3 mi · 11%
US Highway 90
27.4 mi · 9%
United States Highway 90 West
10 mi · 3%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.06 mi · 1%
I 45 South
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

209 mi · 03h 36m

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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
240.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 36m from Dallas
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Pine Island?

The road trip is about 292 miles (469.9 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Dallas and 145.8 miles from Pine Island.

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

The direct path is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.92 one way or $77.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Island.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madisonville, 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 Madisonville.

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Pine Island. Straight-line distance: 240.26 mi (386.66 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
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#2 Pine Island

Town of the United States

Population1,205
Coordinates30.0563300, -94.2774100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Pine Island (-94.27741, 30.05633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.3 gal
39 L · about $38.92
Round trip
$77.85
20.6 gal · 78 L
Estimated CO2
91.5 kg one way
Round trip: 183.1 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.92 $77.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.80 $87.59
Premium $4.59 $47.29 $94.57
Diesel $3.99 $41.13 $82.26

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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There is no time difference between Dallas and Pine Island. The current time is 23:30:31.

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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.