How far is Dallas, TX from Ruidoso, NM?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Ruidoso, NM is about 578.2 miles (930.6 km), with a travel time of about 11h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 514.7 miles (828.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 04m.
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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Ruidoso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Ruidoso.
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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
243.1 mi · 4 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87: San Angelo, Lamesa
649 ft · 28 sec
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Turn slight left onto West Interstate 20
771 ft · 15 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn right onto North US Highway 87
2.3 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 87
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Take the ramp straight
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway
2209 ft · 25 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Lynn Avenue
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
1.1 km · 55 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Bryan Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bryan Avenue
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Continue on North State Highway 137
15.3 mi · 23 min · North State Highway 137
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Continue on Brownfield Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Brownfield Highway
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Continue on Lamesa Highway
14.7 mi · 15 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on State Highway 137
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 137
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Continue on Lamesa Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway
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Turn left onto Seagraves Road
1240 ft · 22 sec · Seagraves Road
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Turn sharp right onto South 14th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 14th Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
128 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 380
30.5 mi · 31 min · US Highway 380
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Continue on Cowboy Way
1.5 km · 1 min · Cowboy Way
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Continue on Roswell Highway
29.6 mi · 33 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on West Broadway Street
121.6 mi · 2 hr 49 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue straight
21.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn straight onto Sudderth Drive
2.9 mi · 4 min · Sudderth Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sudderth Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Ruidoso.
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
243 mi · 04h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near Ruidoso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Ruidoso?
The road trip is about 578.2 miles (930.6 km) and usually takes 11h 04m 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?
Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 288.6 miles from Dallas and 289.6 miles from Ruidoso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 514.7 miles (828.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 $78.32 one way or $156.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dallas and Ruidoso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near Ruidoso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Ruidoso. Straight-line distance: 514.68 mi (828.3 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 Ruidoso
Village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 8,061 |
| Coordinates | 33.3317500, -105.6730400 |
| Altitude | 2051 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ruidoso (-105.67304, 33.33175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 931 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 12m |
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 | $3.84 | $78.32 | $156.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $88.68 | $177.36 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $96.35 | $192.70 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $117.83 | $235.66 |
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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