How far is Dallas, TX from Sweetwater, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Sweetwater, TX is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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 03h 57m.
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 Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Sweetwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Sweetwater.
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Start on North Lamar Street
601 ft · 21 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto Ross Avenue
1028 ft · 23 sec · Ross Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Houston Street
603 ft · 26 sec · North Houston Street
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Turn slight right onto 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
172.8 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business, SH 70: Sweetwater, Roby
1090 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Pine Street
112 m · 13 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
739 ft · 22 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Lamar Street
17 m · 1 sec · Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Sweetwater.
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
173 mi · 02h 55m
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 leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Sweetwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Sweetwater?
The road trip is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Ranger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Dallas and 111.5 miles from Sweetwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.70 one way or $59.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Sweetwater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Sweetwater. Straight-line distance: 210.54 mi (338.83 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 Sweetwater
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 10,535 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709500, -100.4059400 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweetwater (-100.40594, 32.47095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $29.70 | $59.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.42 | $66.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.09 | $72.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.38 | $62.77 |
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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