How far is Flatonia, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Flatonia, TX to Dallas, TX is about 239.2 miles (385 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
239.22 mi
04h 04m
Flight
214.61 mi
345.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.61 mi
Kilometers
345.38 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.22 mi
Kilometers
384.98 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM CDT
Return by in Flatonia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flatonia
2026-04-22T20:12
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flatonia
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
Lott
TX

City in Falls County, Texas, United States

From Flatonia
119.2 mi
02h 02m
To Dallas
120 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street North

    135 m · 13 sec · West Main Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street North

    2207 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North La Grange Street

    20.1 mi · 28 min · North La Grange Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Travis Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Travis Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North US Highway 77

    17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Travis Avenue

    48.6 mi · 56 min · North Travis Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle

    65 m · 11 sec · Circle Road

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Circle Road

    1974 ft · 54 sec · Circle Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    2739 ft · 59 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    135 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flatonia 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
58.1 mi · 24%
North Travis Avenue
48.6 mi · 20%
South Main Street
48 mi · 20%
Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 14%
North La Grange Street
20.1 mi · 8%
North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 7%
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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
214.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lott
02h 02m from Flatonia
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flatonia 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 Flatonia to Dallas?

The road trip is about 239.2 miles (385 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Lott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Flatonia and 120 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.89 one way or $63.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Flatonia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Lott

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

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

RAIL

Temple

32 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

40 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

43 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

67 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flatonia and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 214.61 mi (345.38 km).

Flatonia

#1 Flatonia

Town in Fayette County, Texas, United States

Population1,453
Coordinates29.6877300, -97.1086000
Altitude139
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: West Main Street North (-97.1086, 29.687748)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.44 gal
31.95 L · about $31.89
Round trip
$63.79
16.88 gal · 63.9 L
Estimated CO2
75 kg one way
Round trip: 150 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.89 $63.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.89 $71.77
Premium $4.59 $38.75 $77.50
Diesel $3.99 $33.70 $67.40

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flatonia and Dallas. The current time is 20:12:52.

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.