How far is East Bernard, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from East Bernard, TX to Dallas, TX is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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
263.55 mi
04h 29m
Flight
228.86 mi
368.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.86 mi
Kilometers
368.31 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.55 mi
Kilometers
424.15 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Fri, Apr 17, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in East Bernard
Sat, Apr 18, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Bernard
2026-04-17T16:21
Arrive Dallas
Fri, Apr 17, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Bernard
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
Bremond
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From East Bernard
135.6 mi
02h 14m
To Dallas
127.9 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Bernard and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Dill Street

    1189 ft · 20 sec · North Dill Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 60

    7.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Legion Street

    1580 ft · 50 sec · Legion Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto East Main Street

    574 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Hill Street

    15.1 mi · 23 min · East Hill Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Austin Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Austin Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  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 East Bernard and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
58.1 mi · 22%
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi · 16%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 12%
Commerce Street
25.4 mi · 10%
East Hill Street
15.1 mi · 6%
Austin Street
11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

58.1 mi · 01h 01m

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
228.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bremond
02h 14m from East Bernard
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Bernard 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 East Bernard to Dallas?

The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Bremond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from East Bernard and 127.9 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 228.9 miles (368.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.14 one way or $70.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Bernard and Partly Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Bremond

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

61 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

62 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

64 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

75 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Bernard and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 228.86 mi (368.31 km).

East Bernard

#1 East Bernard

City in Wharton County, Texas, United States

Population2,340
Coordinates29.5310700, -96.0710700
Altitude38
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: Main Street (-96.07108, 29.531129)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.2 L · about $35.14
Round trip
$70.29
18.6 gal · 70.4 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.14 $70.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.54 $79.09
Premium $4.59 $42.70 $85.39
Diesel $3.99 $37.13 $74.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between East Bernard and Dallas. The current time is 16:21:02.

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.