How far is Dallas, TX from Taylor Lake Village, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Taylor Lake Village, TX is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Taylor Lake Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Taylor Lake Village.
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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
210.2 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8
151 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto East Hardy Street
1760 ft · 43 sec · East Hardy Street
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Turn left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
1.6 km · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East
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Take the ramp slight left toward BW 8 East
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
4.8 mi · 6 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway East
13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sam Houston Tollway East
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Continue on East Sam Houston Parkway North
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Sam Houston Parkway North
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Continue on East Sam Houston Tollway North
4.4 mi · 6 min · East Sam Houston Tollway North
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Take the exit slight right toward Red Bluff Road, Pasadena Boulevard
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto East Sam Houston Parkway South
1.1 km · 1 min · East Sam Houston Parkway South
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Turn left onto Red Bluff Road
9 mi · 14 min · Red Bluff Road
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Turn right onto Kirby Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Kirby Road
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Turn left onto Old Kirby Road
1734 ft · 54 sec · Old Kirby Road
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Turn sharp right onto Timber Cove Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Timber Cove Drive
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Turn left onto Harborcrest Drive
772 ft · 35 sec · Harborcrest Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harborcrest Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Taylor Lake Village.
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
210 mi · 03h 37m
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 Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Taylor Lake Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Taylor Lake Village?
The road trip is about 267.9 miles (431.1 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Dallas and 133.7 miles from Taylor Lake Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.71 one way or $71.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Taylor Lake Village.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Taylor Lake Village. Straight-line distance: 244.74 mi (393.87 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 Taylor Lake Village
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,490 |
| Coordinates | 29.5752300, -95.0502100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylor Lake Village (-95.05021, 29.57523)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $35.71 | $71.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.18 | $80.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.38 | $86.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.73 | $75.47 |
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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