How far is Evadale, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Evadale, TX to Dallas, TX is about 281 miles (452.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
280.96 mi
04h 36m
Flight
232.47 mi
374.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.47 mi
Kilometers
374.12 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.96 mi
Kilometers
452.16 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sat, May 30, 11:37 AM CDT
Return by in Evadale
Sat, May 30, 4:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evadale
2026-05-30T07:01
Arrive Dallas
Sat, May 30, 11:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evadale
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alto
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Evadale
133.5 mi
02h 18m
To Dallas
147.5 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 858

    33 m · 7 sec · County Road 858

  2. 2

    Turn right

    828 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 96 Frontage Road

    1459 ft · 40 sec · Highway 96 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    684 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 327: Silsbee

    150 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 96 Frontage Road

    870 ft · 18 sec · Highway 96 Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Avenue N

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Avenue N

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 327

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 327

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    93 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

    3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    780 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  24. 24

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

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

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  27. 27

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evadale 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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 327
88.3 mi · 31%
US Highway 175 West
78.4 mi · 28%
Loop 287 Frontage Road
54.3 mi · 19%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 7%
Highway 96 Frontage Road
5.18 mi · 2%
East Avenue N
3.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 327

Merge slight left

83.5 mi · 01h 35m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
232.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alto
02h 18m from Evadale
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Evadale and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281 miles (452.2 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Alto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Evadale and 147.5 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evadale and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Alto

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

41 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Tyler, TX

81 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

100 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

119 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evadale and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 232.47 mi (374.12 km).

Evadale

#1 Evadale

Census designated place

Population1,483
Coordinates30.3549300, -94.0726800
Altitude14
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: County Road 858 (-94.072681, 30.354928)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.91 gal
37.53 L · about $37.45
Round trip
$74.90
19.82 gal · 75.06 L
Estimated CO2
88.1 kg one way
Round trip: 176.1 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.45 $74.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.14 $84.27
Premium $4.59 $45.50 $90.99
Diesel $3.99 $39.57 $79.14

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Evadale and Dallas. The current time is 07:01:09.

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.