How far is Fredericksburg, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Fredericksburg, TX to Dallas, TX is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fredericksburg and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericksburg and Dallas.
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Start on North Adams Street
29 m · 10 sec · North Adams Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3054 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Nugent Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281
15.8 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South US Highway 281
6.2 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn right onto West Ranch Road 1431
3268 ft · 1 min · West Ranch Road 1431
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Continue on East Ranch Road 1431
11.6 mi · 16 min · East Ranch Road 1431
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Turn left onto South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
7 mi · 9 min · South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183
1.3 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 183
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard
7.6 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1718 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
97 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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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 Fredericksburg and Dallas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
97 mi · 01h 39m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg to Dallas?
The road trip is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Fredericksburg and 125.6 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fredericksburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Temple
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Temple.
Temple
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McGregor
Fort Hood, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fredericksburg and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 211.69 mi (340.69 km).
#1 Fredericksburg
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 11,519 |
| Coordinates | 30.2752000, -98.8719800 |
| Altitude | 516 |
| 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: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.20 | $68.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.48 | $76.96 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.55 | $83.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.14 | $72.27 |
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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