How far is Denver City, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Denver City, TX to Dallas, TX is about 385.1 miles (619.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.6 miles (562.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
385.14 mi
06h 09m
Flight
349.65 mi
562.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.65 mi
Kilometers
562.71 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
385.14 mi
Kilometers
619.82 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Jun 10, 7:53 PM CDT
Return by in Denver City
Thu, Jun 11, 2:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denver City
2026-06-10T13:44
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Jun 10, 7:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denver City
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Denver City
197.7 mi
03h 04m
To Dallas
187.5 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
94°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denver City and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Avenue

    18 m · 9 sec · North Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    3116 ft · 55 sec · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    20.3 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Continue on West Avenue A

    39 mi · 44 min · West Avenue A

  5. 5

    Continue on Seminole Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Seminole Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.1 km · 55 sec · North 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Lynn Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  10. 10

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87

  12. 12

    Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    131 m · 5 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North US Highway 87

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    825 ft · 19 sec · West Interstate 20

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Abilene

    539 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    243.3 mi · 4 hr 6 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    871 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

    620 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2740 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
243 mi · 63%
West Avenue A
39 mi · 10%
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 8%
North US Highway 87
20.5 mi · 5%
South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 5%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

243 mi · 04h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
349.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
03h 04m from Denver City
Leave By
11:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Denver City and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denver City to Dallas?

The road trip is about 385.1 miles (619.8 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.7 miles from Denver City and 187.5 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 349.6 miles (562.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. 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 $51.36 one way or $102.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Denver City and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denver City and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 349.65 mi (562.71 km).

Denver City

#1 Denver City

Town in Texas, United States

Population4,883
Coordinates32.9645500, -102.8291000
Altitude1089
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 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
Start: North Main Avenue (-102.829245, 32.96455)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 620 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.59 gal
51.45 L · about $51.36
Round trip
$102.71
27.18 gal · 102.9 L
Estimated CO2
120.8 kg one way
Round trip: 241.5 kg / 532 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.36 $102.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.78 $115.57
Premium $4.59 $62.39 $124.78
Diesel $3.99 $54.26 $108.53

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Denver City and Dallas. The current time is 13:44:09.

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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.