How far is Dallas, TX from Snyder, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Snyder, TX is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.9 miles (384.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
261.86 mi
04h 35m
Flight
238.92 mi
384.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.92 mi
Kilometers
384.5 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.86 mi
Kilometers
421.43 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Snyder
Sat, Apr 25, 8:25 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Sun, Apr 26, 1:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-25T15:49
Arrive Snyder
Sat, Apr 25, 8:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 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
Eastland
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Dallas
130.7 mi
02h 17m
To Snyder
131.1 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
95°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Snyder.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E

    100 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

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

    835 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway

    29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    28.6 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 180: Lamesa, Roby

    1401 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East US Highway 180

    1325 ft · 23 sec · East US Highway 180

  14. 14

    Continue on East Roby Highway

    2978 ft · 50 sec · East Roby Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Coliseum Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Coliseum Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on 25th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 25th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto College Avenue

    113 m · 8 sec · College Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 24th Street

    71 m · 10 sec · 24th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
198 mi · 76%
Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 11%
US 84 West
28.9 mi · 11%
East Coliseum Drive
1.78 mi · 1%
I 30 West
0.93 mi
25th Street
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

182 mi · 03h 05m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
238.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastland
02h 17m from Dallas
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Sunny near Snyder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Snyder?

The road trip is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Eastland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Dallas and 131.1 miles from Snyder.

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

The direct path is about 238.9 miles (384.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.92 one way or $69.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Sunny near Snyder.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Snyder. Straight-line distance: 238.92 mi (384.5 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
Snyder

#2 Snyder

City in Texas, USA

Population11,768
Coordinates32.7178900, -100.9176200
Altitude707
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Snyder (-100.91762, 32.71789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.24 gal
34.98 L · about $34.92
Round trip
$69.84
18.48 gal · 69.96 L
Estimated CO2
82.1 kg one way
Round trip: 164.2 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.92 $69.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.29 $78.58
Premium $4.59 $42.42 $84.84
Diesel $3.99 $36.90 $73.79

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Snyder. The current time is 15:49:52.

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.