How far is Dallas, TX from Stanton, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Stanton, TX is about 310.7 miles (500 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 293.9 miles (473 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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 05h 23m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Stanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Stanton.
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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
261.6 mi · 4 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Stanton
136 m · 11 sec
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Continue on North I-20 Service Road
707 ft · 12 sec · North I-20 Service Road
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Continue on East Business I-20
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Business I-20
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Continue on East Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Front Street
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Turn left onto South Saint Mary Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Saint Mary Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Mary Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Stanton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
262 mi · 04h 24m
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 Cloudy leaving Dallas and Sunny near Stanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Stanton?
The road trip is about 310.7 miles (500 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.1 miles from Dallas and 155.6 miles from Stanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 293.9 miles (473 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.42 one way or $82.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Sunny near Stanton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 293.91 mi (473 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 Stanton
City in Texas
| Population | 3,056 |
| Coordinates | 32.1292900, -101.7884600 |
| Altitude | 812 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanton (-101.78846, 32.12929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $41.42 | $82.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.60 | $93.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.32 | $100.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.76 | $87.53 |
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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