How far is Dallas, TX from West Lake Hills, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to West Lake Hills, TX is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (292 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and West Lake Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and West Lake 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
42.1 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 45 Toll, TX 1 Toll
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 45 Toll West, TX 1 Toll South: Round Rock, Austin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
2682 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 45 North
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 Toll South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on North Mopac Expressway
4.2 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
64 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Mopac Expressway
4.7 mi · 5 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Austin Boulevard
909 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Winsted Lane
1360 ft · 27 sec · Winsted Lane
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Continue on Atlanta Street
859 ft · 20 sec · Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto Lake Austin Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lake Austin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Redbud Trail
1.6 mi · 4 min · Redbud Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Redbud Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and West Lake Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lake Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to West Lake Hills?
The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Dallas and 99 miles from West Lake Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.4 miles (292 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.49 one way or $52.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lake Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and West Lake Hills. Straight-line distance: 181.43 mi (291.98 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 West Lake Hills
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,254 |
| Coordinates | 30.2979800, -97.8019500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Lake Hills (-97.80195, 30.29798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.81 | $59.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.18 | $64.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
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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