How far is Dallas, TX from San Juan, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to San Juan, TX is about 519 miles (835.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 462.7 miles (744.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 56m 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 08h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and San Juan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and San Juan.
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Start on North Lamar Street
601 ft · 21 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto Ross Avenue
1028 ft · 23 sec · Ross Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Houston Street
603 ft · 26 sec · North Houston Street
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Turn slight right onto 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
86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street
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Keep slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway
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Keep slight left
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
2577 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
2159 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto West Expressway 83
1206 ft · 27 sec · West Expressway 83
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Turn right onto North Nebraska Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North Nebraska Avenue
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Turn left
55 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
47 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
54 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and San Juan.
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.
Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near San Juan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to San Juan?
The road trip is about 519 miles (835.2 km) and usually takes 08h 58m 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?
McQueeney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 260 miles from Dallas and 258.9 miles from San Juan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 462.7 miles (744.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 $69.19 one way or $138.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near San Juan.
Stop Ideas Near McQueeney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Schertz EMS
City of Cibolo Municipal Building
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McQueeney.
San Marcos Station
San Antonio Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and San Juan. Straight-line distance: 462.73 mi (744.7 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 San Juan
In Hidalgo County, Texas, San Juan is a city.
| Population | 37,034 |
| Coordinates | 26.1892400, -98.1552900 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Juan (-98.15529, 26.18924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 835 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 28m |
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 | $69.19 | $138.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $77.85 | $155.71 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $84.06 | $168.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $73.11 | $146.22 |
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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