How far is Donna, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Donna, TX to Dallas, TX is about 526.9 miles (847.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 463 miles (745.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Donna and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donna and Dallas.
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Start on South 11th Street
7 m · 8 sec · South 11th Street
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Turn left onto Hooks Avenue
776 ft · 17 sec · Hooks Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Expressway 83
2696 ft · 54 sec · West Expressway 83
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
21.8 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
57.1 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight right
70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street
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Turn right onto King David Drive
31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Donna and Dallas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 69C North
Keep slight right
70.2 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Donna and Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Donna to Dallas?
The road trip is about 526.9 miles (847.9 km) and usually takes 08h 00m 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?
Kingsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 252.4 miles from Donna and 274.4 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 463 miles (745.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 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 $70.25 one way or $140.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Donna and Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Kingsbury
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 Kingsbury.
San Marcos Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Donna and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 462.98 mi (745.09 km).
#1 Donna
City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,316 |
| Coordinates | 26.1703500, -98.0519500 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 848 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 34m |
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 | $70.25 | $140.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $79.04 | $158.09 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $85.35 | $170.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $74.23 | $148.46 |
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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