How far is Fort Hancock, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Hancock, TX to Dallas, TX is about 582.6 miles (937.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 539 miles (867.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 27m 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 08h 43m.
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 Fort Hancock and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Hancock and Dallas.
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Start on Knox Avenue
10 m · 7 sec · Knox Avenue
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Turn left onto East Tomasini Street
24 m · 6 sec · East Tomasini Street
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Turn right onto Knox Avenue
1808 ft · 40 sec · Knox Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
114.1 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Fort Hancock and Dallas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Knox Avenue
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Hancock and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Hancock to Dallas?
The road trip is about 582.6 miles (937.6 km) and usually takes 08h 43m 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?
Big Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 290.9 miles from Fort Hancock and 291.6 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 539 miles (867.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 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 $77.70 one way or $155.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Hancock and Dallas, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Hancock and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Hancock and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 539.04 mi (867.5 km).
#1 Fort Hancock
Census designated place
| Population | 1,750 |
| Coordinates | 31.2984600, -105.8452500 |
| Altitude | 1091 |
| 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: 938 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 16m |
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 | $77.70 | $155.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $87.42 | $174.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $94.39 | $188.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $82.10 | $164.19 |
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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