How far is Dallas, TX from Seth Ward, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Seth Ward, TX is about 368.3 miles (592.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.1 miles (479.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 54m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Seth Ward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Seth Ward.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 35E North
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto I 35E North
2392 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
101 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
48.8 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
2000 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 82
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on North Main Street
3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East California Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue E
21.7 mi · 29 min · Avenue E
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At the end of the road, turn left
27.1 mi · 40 min
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Turn right onto North Date Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Date Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 24th Street
2437 ft · 54 sec · East 24th Street
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Turn left onto Wood Avenue
2270 ft · 1 min · Wood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Seth Ward.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 81 North
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101 mi · 01h 47m
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 Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Seth Ward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Seth Ward?
The road trip is about 368.3 miles (592.7 km) and usually takes 06h 54m 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?
Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184 miles from Dallas and 184.3 miles from Seth Ward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.1 miles (479.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.2 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 $49.09 one way or $98.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Seth Ward.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Seth Ward. Straight-line distance: 298.15 mi (479.82 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 Seth Ward
Census designated place
| Population | 2,025 |
| Coordinates | 34.2117400, -101.6901700 |
| Altitude | 1028 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seth Ward (-101.69017, 34.21174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 593 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $49.09 | $98.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.23 | $110.47 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $59.64 | $119.27 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $51.87 | $103.74 |
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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