How far is Denton, TX from Rayville, LA?
The driving distance from Denton, TX to Rayville, LA is about 344.2 miles (553.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.3 miles (509 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Harrison County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denton and Rayville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denton and Rayville.
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Start on West Hickory Street
116 m · 20 sec · West Hickory Street
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Turn right onto South Austin Street
62 m · 11 sec · South Austin Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
567 ft · 30 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
2745 ft · 1 min · South Elm Street
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Turn left onto Eagle Drive
573 ft · 10 sec · Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto Dallas Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dallas Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35E South, US 77 South
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway
17.1 mi · 19 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East, I 635 Express Toll East: Harry Hines Boulevard
604 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East, I 635 Express Toll East
1427 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 East
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.2 mi · 12 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
1373 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
274.3 mi · 4 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
1531 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
1661 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Louisa Street
38 m · 2 sec · South Louisa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Louisa Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Louisa Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
820 ft · 14 sec · Harrison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denton and Rayville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 80 East
Merge slight left
274 mi · 04h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Denton and Sunny near Rayville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denton to Rayville?
The road trip is about 344.2 miles (553.9 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hallsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.8 miles from Denton and 172.4 miles from Rayville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.3 miles (509 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.88 one way or $83.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denton and Sunny near Rayville.
Stop Ideas Near Hallsville
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 Hallsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denton and Rayville. Straight-line distance: 316.28 mi (509.01 km).
#1 Denton
The seventh most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 147,515 |
| Coordinates | 33.2148400, -97.1330700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rayville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,436 |
| Coordinates | 32.4773600, -91.7548500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rayville (-91.75485, 32.47736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 554 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $3.45 | $41.88 | $83.77 |
| Mid-grade | $3.95 | $47.99 | $95.98 |
| Premium | $4.33 | $52.59 | $105.18 |
| Diesel | $5.57 | $67.57 | $135.14 |
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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