How far is Dallas, TX from Rio Hondo, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Rio Hondo, TX is about 505.1 miles (812.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 454.8 miles (731.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Rio Hondo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Rio Hondo.
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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
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
58.5 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 183
2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue
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Continue straight
51.2 mi · 57 min
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Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792
8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Continue on South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181
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Continue on North 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South
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Take the exit slight right
1648 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181
65 m · 6 sec · US Route 181
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Turn straight onto US Highway 181
1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 181
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Take the ramp right
1926 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
538 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
25.5 mi · 27 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 107, FM 508: Santa Rosa, Rio Hondo
874 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road
1198 ft · 28 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Templeton Avenue
97 m · 7 sec · Templeton Avenue
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Continue on Templeton Street
1510 ft · 30 sec · Templeton Street
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Continue on Combes Rio Hondo Road
8.5 mi · 11 min · Combes Rio Hondo Road
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Keep slight left to continue on West Colorado Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colorado Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Rio Hondo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Partly Sunny near Rio Hondo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Rio Hondo?
The road trip is about 505.1 miles (812.9 km) and usually takes 09h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kingsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 253.1 miles from Dallas and 252 miles from Rio Hondo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 454.8 miles (731.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.34 one way or $134.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Partly Sunny near Rio Hondo.
Stop Ideas Near Kingsbury
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 Kingsbury.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Rio Hondo. Straight-line distance: 454.79 mi (731.92 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 Rio Hondo
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,639 |
| Coordinates | 26.2353500, -97.5819300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Hondo (-97.58193, 26.23535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 813 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $67.34 | $134.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $75.77 | $151.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $81.81 | $163.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $71.16 | $142.31 |
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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