How far is George West, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from George West, TX to Dallas, TX is about 367.4 miles (591.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317.2 miles (510.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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
367.42 mi
05h 31m
Flight
317.23 mi
510.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.23 mi
Kilometers
510.53 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.42 mi
Kilometers
591.31 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, May 17, 4:08 PM CDT
Return by in George West
Sun, May 17, 9:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave George West
2026-05-17T10:36
Arrive Dallas
Sun, May 17, 4:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in George West
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
Hutto
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From George West
172.7 mi
02h 45m
To Dallas
194.8 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 17 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between George West and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Nueces Street

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Nueces Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  7. 7

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  9. 9

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  10. 10

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between George West and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 27%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 16%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 16%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

64.7 mi · 01h 06m

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
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
317.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hutto
02h 45m from George West
Leave By
5:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving George West and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 George West to Dallas?

The road trip is about 367.4 miles (591.3 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Hutto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.7 miles from George West and 194.8 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 317.2 miles (510.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.01 one way or $98.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around George West and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Hutto

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

13 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

36 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

64 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

67 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between George West and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 317.23 mi (510.53 km).

George West

#1 George West

City in Texas, United States

Population2,598
Coordinates28.3325000, -98.1175100
Altitude48
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: US 281 (-98.117484, 28.332517)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 591 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.97 gal
49.08 L · about $49.01
Round trip
$98.03
25.94 gal · 98.16 L
Estimated CO2
115.3 kg one way
Round trip: 230.5 kg / 508 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.01 $98.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.15 $110.30
Premium $4.59 $59.55 $119.09
Diesel $3.99 $51.79 $103.58

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between George West and Dallas. The current time is 10:36:46.

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.