How far is Dallas, TX from Southside Place, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Southside Place, TX is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
246.83 mi
04h 26m
Flight
227.47 mi
366.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.47 mi
Kilometers
366.08 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.83 mi
Kilometers
397.23 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southside Place
Wed, Jun 3, 8:02 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Wed, Jun 3, 12:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-06-03T03:35
Arrive Southside Place
Wed, Jun 3, 8:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
123.7 mi
02h 13m
To Southside Place
123.2 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Southside Place.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    132 m · 14 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McKinney Avenue

    1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2537 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Gulf Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Express Lane

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Pierce Elevated

    662 ft · 16 sec · Pierce Elevated

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Dallas Street

    152 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Heiner Street

    1850 ft · 39 sec · Heiner Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Bagby Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bagby Street

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Southwest Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward University of Saint Thomas

    1062 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    708 ft · 21 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Greenbriar Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Greenbriar Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Holcombe Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Holcombe Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Bellaire Boulevard

    1015 ft · 25 sec · Bellaire Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bellaire Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
237 mi · 96%
Bagby Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Greenbriar Drive
1.72 mi · 1%
West Holcombe Boulevard
1.27 mi · 1%
Southwest Freeway
1.12 mi
Gulf Freeway
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

234 mi · 04h 06m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
227.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 13m from Dallas
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dallas and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southside Place.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Southside Place?

The road trip is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Dallas and 123.2 miles from Southside Place.

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

The direct path is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.92 one way or $65.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Southside Place.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leona, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leona.

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Southside Place. Straight-line distance: 227.47 mi (366.08 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
Southside Place

#2 Southside Place

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population1,885
Coordinates29.7060600, -95.4368800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Southside Place (-95.43688, 29.70606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.97 L · about $32.92
Round trip
$65.83
17.42 gal · 65.94 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.92 $65.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.03 $74.07
Premium $4.59 $39.99 $79.98
Diesel $3.99 $34.78 $69.56

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Southside Place. The current time is 03:35:54.

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.