How far is Dallas, TX from Schulenburg, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Schulenburg, TX is about 232.4 miles (374 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Falls County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Schulenburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Schulenburg.
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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
4.3 mi · 5 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
707 ft · 25 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto South Valley Mills Drive
760 ft · 20 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
38 m · 6 sec · Robinson Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Robinson Drive
29.5 mi · 34 min · Robinson Drive
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1340 ft · 19 sec · East 4th Street
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Continue on Kemp Street
1272 ft · 16 sec · Kemp Street
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Continue on East 1st Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Take the exit slight right
84 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Turn left onto Summit Street
32 m · 2 sec · Summit Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Summit Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Schulenburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Schulenburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Schulenburg?
The road trip is about 232.4 miles (374 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Lott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Dallas and 115.9 miles from Schulenburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.99 one way or $61.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Schulenburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lott
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 Lott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Schulenburg. Straight-line distance: 214.34 mi (344.95 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 Schulenburg
City in Fayette County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,935 |
| Coordinates | 29.6819000, -96.9030400 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schulenburg (-96.90304, 29.6819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.87 | $69.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.65 | $75.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.74 | $65.49 |
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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