How far is Fabens, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Fabens, TX to Dallas, TX is about 607.2 miles (977.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 554 miles (891.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 06m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fabens and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fabens and Dallas.
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Start on the route
47 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Fabens Street
52 m · 7 sec · Fabens Street
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Continue on Fabens Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Fabens Road
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Take the ramp right
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
137.1 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
871 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
620 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2740 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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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 Fabens and Dallas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Fabens Road
Keep slight left
421 mi · 07h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Fabens 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 Fabens to Dallas?
The road trip is about 607.2 miles (977.2 km) and usually takes 09h 06m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 303.2 miles from Fabens and 303.9 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 554 miles (891.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 MDT. 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 $80.98 one way or $161.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 190.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fabens and Dallas, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fabens and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fabens and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 554.03 mi (891.63 km).
#1 Fabens
Census designated place
| Population | 8,257 |
| Coordinates | 31.5023400, -106.1585900 |
| Altitude | 1102 |
| 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: 977 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 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 | $80.98 | $161.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $91.12 | $182.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $98.39 | $196.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $85.57 | $171.14 |
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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