How far is Galena Park, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Galena Park, TX to Dallas, TX is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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
249.39 mi
03h 42m
Flight
230.35 mi
370.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.35 mi
Kilometers
370.71 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.39 mi
Kilometers
401.35 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM CDT
Return by in Galena Park
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galena Park
2026-04-19T02:50
Arrive Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Galena Park
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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Galena Park
124.1 mi
01h 51m
To Dallas
125.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Galena Park and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Crown Street

    119 m · 21 sec · Crown Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clinton Drive

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Clinton Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 610 North

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East Loop North

    8.7 mi · 11 min · East Loop North

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road North

    3219 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Hardy Toll Road

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Hardy Toll Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    212.6 mi · 3 hr 40 min

  8. 8

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Galena Park 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardy Toll Road
234 mi · 94%
East Loop North
8.75 mi · 4%
Clinton Drive
2.18 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.96 mi
Hardy Toll Road North
0.61 mi
I 610 North
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Hardy Toll Road

Merge slight left

213 mi · 03h 40m

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
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
230.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
01h 51m from Galena Park
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Galena Park 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 Galena Park to Dallas?

The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Galena Park and 125.3 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.26 one way or $66.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Galena Park and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Galena Park and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 230.35 mi (370.71 km).

Galena Park

#1 Galena Park

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population10,559
Coordinates29.7335600, -95.2302100
Altitude3
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: Crown Street (-95.230373, 29.733556)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.31 L · about $33.26
Round trip
$66.51
17.6 gal · 66.62 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.26 $66.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.42 $74.84
Premium $4.59 $40.40 $80.80
Diesel $3.99 $35.14 $70.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Galena Park and Dallas. The current time is 02:50:18.

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.