How far is Dallas, TX from San Angelo, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to San Angelo, TX is about 272.8 miles (439 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.2 miles (372 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.81 mi
04h 54m
Flight
231.14 mi
371.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.14 mi
Kilometers
371.99 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.81 mi
Kilometers
439.04 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Angelo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive San Angelo
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Cisco
TX

City in Eastland County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
136.3 mi
02h 27m
To San Angelo
136.5 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and San Angelo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and San Angelo.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    601 ft · 21 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ross Avenue

    1028 ft · 23 sec · Ross Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Houston Street

    603 ft · 26 sec · North Houston Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E

    100 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South

    835 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway

    29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, Ballinger, Anson

    2737 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: San Angelo

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto US Highway 277 South

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min · US Highway 277 South

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo

    2324 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 67 South, US 277 South: San Angelo

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 Business, Main Street

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East 7th Street

    854 ft · 22 sec · East 7th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Harris Avenue

    1676 ft · 48 sec · East Harris Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Harris Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and San Angelo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
153 mi · 56%
US Highway 277 South
78.6 mi · 29%
Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 11%
US 67 South
4.55 mi · 2%
Winters Freeway
2.49 mi · 1%
US 277 South
1.11 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

137 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
231.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cisco
02h 27m from Dallas
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Partly Sunny near San Angelo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to San Angelo?

The road trip is about 272.8 miles (439 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Dallas and 136.5 miles from San Angelo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 231.2 miles (372 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.39 one way or $72.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Partly Sunny near San Angelo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and San Angelo. Straight-line distance: 231.14 mi (371.99 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
San Angelo

#2 San Angelo

The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.

Population101,612
Coordinates31.4637700, -100.4370400
Altitude562
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: San Angelo (-100.43704, 31.46377)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.63 gal
36.44 L · about $36.39
Round trip
$72.78
19.26 gal · 72.88 L
Estimated CO2
85.6 kg one way
Round trip: 171.2 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.39 $72.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.95 $81.89
Premium $4.59 $44.21 $88.42
Diesel $3.99 $38.45 $76.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and San Angelo. The current time is 02:59:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.