How far is Dallas, TX from Terrell Hills, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Terrell Hills, TX is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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 04h 48m.
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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 Terrell Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Terrell Hills.
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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 right to continue on I 35E South
101 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.7 mi · 9 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1976: Walzem Road
965 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
131 m · 9 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn right onto Walzem Road
3093 ft · 1 min · Walzem Road
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Turn left onto Austin Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Austin Highway
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Turn left onto Rittiman Road
34 m · 6 sec · Rittiman Road
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Continue on Rittiman Road
74 m · 9 sec · Rittiman Road
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Turn right onto Eldon Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Eldon Road
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Turn left onto Garraty Road
39 m · 4 sec · Garraty Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garraty Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Terrell Hills.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Terrell Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Terrell Hills?
The road trip is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Dallas and 133.8 miles from Terrell Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 7:24 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 Mostly Cloudy near Terrell Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Belton
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 Belton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Terrell Hills. Straight-line distance: 248.38 mi (399.73 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 Terrell Hills
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,451 |
| Coordinates | 29.4749500, -98.4508500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terrell Hills (-98.45085, 29.47495)
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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