How far is Diboll, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Diboll, TX to Dallas, TX is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162 miles (260.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
186.77 mi
03h 04m
Flight
162.02 mi
260.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.02 mi
Kilometers
260.74 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.77 mi
Kilometers
300.57 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Diboll
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Diboll
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Diboll
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
Poynor
TX

Town of the United States

From Diboll
89.9 mi
01h 32m
To Dallas
96.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Judd

    44 m · 8 sec · Judd

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Temple Drive

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Temple Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    872 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto College Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · College Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    966 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South John Redditt Drive

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South John Redditt Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

    899 ft · 17 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    780 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  17. 17

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 175 West

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 37 sec · North Lamar Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 175 West
78.4 mi · 42%
Loop 287 Frontage Road
53.9 mi · 29%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 11%
North Temple Drive
7.25 mi · 4%
South John Redditt Drive
4.58 mi · 2%
East Corsicana Street
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 175 West

Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

68.8 mi · 01h 15m

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
162 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynor
01h 32m from Diboll
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Diboll and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Poynor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Diboll and 96.9 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 162 miles (260.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.90 one way or $49.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Diboll and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Poynor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Poynor, 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 Poynor.

BUS

Tyler, TX

42 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

66 mi away
115 East Front St.
RAIL

Longview

95 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

104 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Diboll and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 162.02 mi (260.74 km).

Diboll

#1 Diboll

City in Angelina County, Texas, United States

Population5,123
Coordinates31.1871300, -94.7810400
Altitude64
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: Judd (-94.781046, 31.187069)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.95 L · about $24.90
Round trip
$49.81
13.18 gal · 49.9 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.90 $49.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.02 $56.04
Premium $4.59 $30.25 $60.51
Diesel $3.99 $26.31 $52.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Diboll and Dallas. The current time is 20:13:41.

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.