How far is Dallas, TX from Seadrift, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Seadrift, TX is about 326.7 miles (525.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Milam County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Seadrift.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Seadrift.
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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
101.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Fairwinds Street
2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street
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Turn left onto United States Highway 77
44.5 mi · 53 min · United States Highway 77
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Turn left onto East Goodwin Avenue
1798 ft · 31 sec · East Goodwin Avenue
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Continue on Port Lavaca Drive
1042 ft · 21 sec · Port Lavaca Drive
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Turn right onto North Laurent Street
6.4 mi · 10 min · North Laurent Street
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Continue on Shepley Street
16 mi · 24 min · Shepley Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 35 South
120 m · 12 sec · State Highway 35 South
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Turn left onto State Highway 185 North
8.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 185 North
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Continue on North 9th Street
1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
22 m · 3 sec · South 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Seadrift.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East 1st Street
Take the exit slight right
101 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Seadrift.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Seadrift?
The road trip is about 326.7 miles (525.8 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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?
Rockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.7 miles from Dallas and 163 miles from Seadrift.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 $43.57 one way or $87.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Seadrift.
Stop Ideas Near Rockdale
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 Rockdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Seadrift. Straight-line distance: 301.84 mi (485.76 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 Seadrift
City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,500 |
| Coordinates | 28.4152800, -96.7135900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seadrift (-96.71359, 28.41528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 526 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $43.57 | $87.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.03 | $98.05 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $52.93 | $105.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.04 | $92.08 |
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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