How far is Dallas, TX from Splendora, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Splendora, TX is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Splendora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Splendora.
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Start on North Lamar Street
132 m · 14 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto McKinney Avenue
1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston
2537 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
192.4 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3083: Teas Nursery Road
907 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Carter Moore Drive
529 ft · 12 sec · Carter Moore Drive
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083
1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083
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Continue on Beach Airport Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road
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Turn left onto North Loop 336 East
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Loop 336 East
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Turn left onto FM 3083
1.2 mi · 2 min · FM 3083
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083
4.4 mi · 8 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083
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Turn left
10.8 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Old Highway 59
119 m · 11 sec · Old Highway 59
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Turn right
150 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
6 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Splendora.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
192 mi · 03h 16m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Showers And Thunderstorms near Splendora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Splendora?
The road trip is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.8 miles from Dallas and 110.5 miles from Splendora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.51 one way or $59.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Showers And Thunderstorms near Splendora.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Splendora. Straight-line distance: 201.09 mi (323.62 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 Splendora
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,292 |
| Coordinates | 30.2329900, -95.1610400 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Splendora (-95.16104, 30.23299)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.51 | $59.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.21 | $66.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.86 | $71.71 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.19 | $62.37 |
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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