How far is Dallas, TX from Stamford, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Stamford, TX is about 218 miles (350.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Stamford.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Elm Street
709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South
835 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
134.9 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 Business: Abilene
46 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 83 Business: Abilene
832 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pine Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Pine Street
2916 ft · 45 sec · Pine Street
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza
589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza
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Continue on Commercial Avenue
14.1 mi · 16 min · Commercial Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 Business, To TX 6: Stamford
1313 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on US 277 Frontage Road
754 ft · 15 sec · US 277 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto West McHarg Street
2826 ft · 52 sec · West McHarg Street
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Turn right onto South Swenson Street
21 m · 9 sec · South Swenson Street
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Turn sharp left
34 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East McHarg Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · East McHarg Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East McHarg Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Stamford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
135 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Stamford?
The road trip is about 218 miles (350.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Strawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Dallas and 109.1 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.06 one way or $58.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stamford.
Stop Ideas Near Strawn
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 Strawn.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 174.24 mi (280.41 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 Stamford
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,913 |
| Coordinates | 32.9453900, -99.8028700 |
| Altitude | 492 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stamford (-99.80287, 32.94539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $29.06 | $58.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.70 | $65.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.30 | $70.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.71 | $61.41 |
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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