How far is Dallas, TX from Woodbranch, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Woodbranch, TX is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.45 mi
04h 06m
Flight
203.48 mi
327.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.48 mi
Kilometers
327.47 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.45 mi
Kilometers
359.61 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbranch
Mon, May 4, 9:42 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Mon, May 4, 1:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-05-04T05:35
Arrive Woodbranch
Mon, May 4, 9:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Dallas
111.9 mi
02h 03m
To Woodbranch
111.5 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Woodbranch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Woodbranch.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    132 m · 14 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McKinney Avenue

    1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2537 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    192.4 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3083: Teas Nursery Road

    907 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Carter Moore Drive

    529 ft · 12 sec · Carter Moore Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  12. 12

    Continue on Beach Airport Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Loop 336 East

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Loop 336 East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto FM 3083

    1.2 mi · 2 min · FM 3083

  15. 15

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Roman Forest Boulevard

    3261 ft · 1 min · Roman Forest Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lilliput Lane

    1012 ft · 45 sec · Lilliput Lane

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gallant Fox Way

    125 m · 18 sec · Gallant Fox Way

  21. 21

    Continue on Sable Drive

    1127 ft · 52 sec · Sable Drive

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sycamore Drive

    111 m · 21 sec · Sycamore Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Chestnut Ridge Road

    111 m · 17 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road

    153 m · 23 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Linnwood Drive

    677 ft · 30 sec · Linnwood Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Linnwood Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Woodbranch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
195 mi · 87%
Farm-to-Market Road 3083
16.2 mi · 7%
North Loop 336 East
3.23 mi · 1%
Beach Airport Road
2.13 mi · 1%
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.43 mi · 1%
FM 3083
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

192 mi · 03h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
203.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 03m from Dallas
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Woodbranch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Woodbranch?

The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.9 miles from Dallas and 111.5 miles from Woodbranch.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.82 one way or $59.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Woodbranch.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buffalo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buffalo.

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Woodbranch. Straight-line distance: 203.48 mi (327.47 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Woodbranch

#2 Woodbranch

City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Population1,498
Coordinates30.1810500, -95.1888200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Woodbranch (-95.18882, 30.18105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.85 L · about $29.82
Round trip
$59.63
15.78 gal · 59.7 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.82 $59.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.55 $67.10
Premium $4.59 $36.22 $72.45
Diesel $3.99 $31.50 $63.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Woodbranch. The current time is 05:35:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.