How far is Dallas, TX from Spring, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Spring, TX is about 218.1 miles (351 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
218.1 mi
03h 49m
Flight
203.93 mi
328.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.93 mi
Kilometers
328.2 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.1 mi
Kilometers
351 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring
Sun, May 3, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Sun, May 3, 9:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-05-03T01:45
Arrive Spring
Sun, May 3, 5:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Dallas
109.2 mi
01h 54m
To Spring
108.9 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    209.3 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Parkway

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Spring Stuebner Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Spring Stuebner Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Riley Fuzzel Road

    939 ft · 24 sec · West Riley Fuzzel Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Hardy Road

    1712 ft · 40 sec · West Hardy Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Noble Street

    47 m · 9 sec · East Noble Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Hardy Road

    79 m · 11 sec · East Hardy Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hardy Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
212 mi · 97%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.12 mi · 1%
Spring Stuebner Road
1.44 mi · 1%
I 45 South
0.48 mi
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
0.41 mi
West Hardy Road
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

209 mi · 03h 36m

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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
203.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 54m from Dallas
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.1 miles (351 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 109.2 miles from Dallas and 108.9 miles from Spring.

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

The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.10 one way or $58.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buffalo, 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 Buffalo.

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Spring. Straight-line distance: 203.93 mi (328.2 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
Spring

#2 Spring

Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population54,298
Coordinates30.0799400, -95.4171600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Spring (-95.41716, 30.07994)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.13 L · about $29.10
Round trip
$58.20
15.4 gal · 58.26 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.10 $58.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.74 $65.48
Premium $4.59 $35.35 $70.70
Diesel $3.99 $30.75 $61.49

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Spring. The current time is 01:45:50.

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.