How far is Dallas, TX from Prairie View, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Prairie View, TX is about 228.3 miles (367.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192 miles (309 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Prairie View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Prairie View.
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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
620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue
2197 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto North Loop Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Continue on Marlin Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Memorial Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on State Highway 6
22.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 6
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Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South
129 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto US 290 East, TX 6 South
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Prairie View A&M University
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Sandra Bland Parkway
2969 ft · 1 min · Sandra Bland Parkway
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Continue on University Drive
1795 ft · 1 min · University Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto L. W. Minor Street
3 m · 1 sec · L. W. Minor Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · L. W. Minor Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Prairie View.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Prairie View?
The road trip is about 228.3 miles (367.4 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Marlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Dallas and 114 miles from Prairie View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192 miles (309 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.42 one way or $60.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prairie View.
Stop Ideas Near Marlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Mart City Hall
Lott City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marlin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Prairie View. Straight-line distance: 192.01 mi (309.01 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 Prairie View
City in Texas
| Population | 7,013 |
| Coordinates | 30.0932700, -95.9877300 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie View (-95.98773, 30.09327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $30.42 | $60.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.23 | $68.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.96 | $73.92 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.14 | $64.29 |
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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