How far is Elmendorf, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Elmendorf, TX to Dallas, TX is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmendorf and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmendorf and Dallas.
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Start on Old Corpus Christi Road
37 m · 5 sec · Old Corpus Christi Road
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Turn right onto FM 327
1.3 km · 2 min · FM 327
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Anderson Loop
11 mi · 13 min · Anderson Loop
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518
7.2 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 East
652 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North
145 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 11 min
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Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco
10.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pickle Parkway
86 mi · 1 hr 19 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 Elmendorf and Dallas.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pickle Parkway
Continue on Pickle Parkway
86 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmendorf 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 Elmendorf to Dallas?
The road trip is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Salado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Elmendorf and 146.5 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 8:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.00 one way or $78.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmendorf and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Salado
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmendorf and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 259.89 mi (418.26 km).
#1 Elmendorf
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,145 |
| Coordinates | 29.2560700, -98.3327900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $39.00 | $78.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.88 | $87.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.38 | $94.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.21 | $82.42 |
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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