How far is Dallas, TX from Plains, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Plains, TX is about 312.2 miles (502.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Plains.
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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 left to continue on I 30 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
28.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 180: Lamesa, Roby
1401 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto East US Highway 180
1325 ft · 23 sec · East US Highway 180
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Continue on East Roby Highway
2978 ft · 50 sec · East Roby Highway
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Continue on East Coliseum Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Coliseum Drive
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Continue on 25th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 25th Street
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Continue on Lamesa Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on West Highway 180
13.6 mi · 20 min · West Highway 180
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Continue on US Highway 180
15.8 mi · 23 min · US Highway 180
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Continue on East Wasson Avenue
3039 ft · 53 sec · East Wasson Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 180
7.4 mi · 11 min · US Highway 180
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Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 1054
11.6 mi · 20 min · Farm to Market Road 1054
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Turn left onto County Road 139
32 m · 5 sec · County Road 139
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 139
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Plains.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
182 mi · 03h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Plains?
The road trip is about 312.2 miles (502.5 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.9 miles from Dallas and 156.3 miles from Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 5:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.64 one way or $83.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near Plains.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Plains. Straight-line distance: 280.94 mi (452.13 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 Plains
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 32.9123200, -101.6445900 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plains (-101.64459, 32.91232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $3.78 | $41.64 | $83.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.86 | $93.71 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.59 | $101.19 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.00 | $88.01 |
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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