How far is Dallas, TX from West University Place, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to West University Place, TX is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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 25m.
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City in Leon County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and West University Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and West University Place.
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Start on North Lamar Street
132 m · 16 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
234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Express Lane
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Pierce Elevated
662 ft · 16 sec · Pierce Elevated
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Turn straight onto Dallas Street
152 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Heiner Street
1850 ft · 39 sec · Heiner Street
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Continue on Bagby Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bagby Street
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo Speedway, Edloe Street
932 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1945 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Buffalo Speedway
2702 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Speedway
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Turn right onto Sunset Boulevard
1838 ft · 56 sec · Sunset Boulevard
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Turn left onto Edloe Street
1847 ft · 1 min · Edloe Street
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and West University Place.
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
234 mi · 04h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near West University Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to West University Place?
The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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 123.1 miles from Dallas and 122.7 miles from West University Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near West University Place.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and West University Place. Straight-line distance: 226.76 mi (364.94 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 University Place
City in Harris County, Texas, U.
| Population | 15,496 |
| Coordinates | 29.7180100, -95.4338300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: West University Place (-95.43383, 29.71801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $32.76 | $65.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.86 | $73.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.80 | $79.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.62 | $69.24 |
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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