How far is Eagle Pass, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Eagle Pass, TX to Dallas, TX is about 432.6 miles (696.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 356.7 miles (574.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m 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
432.58 mi
06h 21m
Flight
356.75 mi
574.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
356.75 mi
Kilometers
574.14 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
432.58 mi
Kilometers
696.17 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Fri, Apr 24, 6:58 AM CDT
Return by in Eagle Pass
Fri, Apr 24, 1:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagle Pass
2026-04-24T00:36
Arrive Dallas
Fri, Apr 24, 6:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 1:52 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
11:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagle Pass
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
Buda
TX

City in Hays County, Texas, United States

From Eagle Pass
208.1 mi
03h 10m
To Dallas
224.4 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Eagle Pass Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
90°F
Friday
Using Las Quintas Fronterizas as the closest live forecast in the Maverick County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Pass and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ceylon Street

    65 m · 11 sec · North Ceylon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 57

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 57

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 35 North

    758 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1143 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle Pass 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
222 mi · 51%
US Highway 57
95.4 mi · 22%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 13%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 5%
North Pan Am Expressway
7.38 mi · 2%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

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 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.9 mi
356.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buda
03h 10m from Eagle Pass
Leave By
11:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eagle Pass and Partly Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagle Pass to Dallas?

The road trip is about 432.6 miles (696.2 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?

Buda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.1 miles from Eagle Pass and 224.4 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 356.7 miles (574.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 $57.67 one way or $115.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eagle Pass and Partly Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Buda

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

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

RAIL

Austin

22 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

25 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

68 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

96 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagle Pass and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 356.75 mi (574.14 km).

Eagle Pass

#1 Eagle Pass

City in Maverick County, Texas, United States

Population29,515
Coordinates28.7091400, -100.4995200
Altitude223
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 Ceylon Street (-100.499573, 28.709137)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 696 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.26 gal
57.78 L · about $57.67
Round trip
$115.34
30.52 gal · 115.56 L
Estimated CO2
135.6 kg one way
Round trip: 271.2 kg / 598 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.67 $115.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.89 $129.77
Premium $4.59 $70.06 $140.12
Diesel $3.99 $60.93 $121.87

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagle Pass and Dallas. The current time is 00:36:16.

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.