How far is Dallas, TX from Rayville, LA?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Rayville, LA is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.7 miles (474.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Rayville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Rayville.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1797 ft · 53 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Commerce Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East
2136 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
274.3 mi · 4 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
1531 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
1661 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Louisa Street
38 m · 2 sec · South Louisa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Louisa Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Louisa Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
820 ft · 14 sec · Harrison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Rayville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 80 East
Merge slight left
274 mi · 04h 51m
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 Rayville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Rayville?
The road trip is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Scottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.6 miles from Dallas and 154.2 miles from Rayville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.7 miles (474.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.47 one way or $74.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near Rayville.
Stop Ideas Near Scottsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scottsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Rayville. Straight-line distance: 294.69 mi (474.25 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 Rayville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,436 |
| Coordinates | 32.4773600, -91.7548500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rayville (-91.75485, 32.47736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $3.45 | $37.47 | $74.93 |
| Mid-grade | $3.95 | $42.93 | $85.86 |
| Premium | $4.33 | $47.05 | $94.09 |
| Diesel | $5.57 | $60.45 | $120.89 |
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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