How far is Granite Shoals, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Granite Shoals, TX to Dallas, TX is about 211.3 miles (340 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.7 miles (286 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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
211.27 mi
03h 39m
Flight
177.7 mi
285.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.7 mi
Kilometers
285.98 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.27 mi
Kilometers
340 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sat, May 30, 2:11 AM CDT
Return by in Granite Shoals
Sat, May 30, 5:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite Shoals
2026-05-29T22:31
Arrive Dallas
Sat, May 30, 2:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granite Shoals
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
Lorena
TX

City in Texas

From Granite Shoals
108.2 mi
01h 49m
To Dallas
103 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
90°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Shoals and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on East Greenbriar Drive

    654 ft · 21 sec · East Greenbriar Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Phillips Ranch Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Phillips Ranch Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    18.5 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Farm-to-Market Road 1174

    7 mi · 9 min · South Farm-to-Market Road 1174

  5. 5

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 183

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Boulevard

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    97 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granite Shoals and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
97.3 mi · 46%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 27%
Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
8.06 mi · 4%
Ronald Reagan Boulevard
7.63 mi · 4%
South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
7.01 mi · 3%
North Interstate 35
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
177.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lorena
01h 49m from Granite Shoals
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Granite Shoals 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 Granite Shoals to Dallas?

The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Granite Shoals and 103 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 177.7 miles (286 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.15 one way or $56.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Granite Shoals and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Lorena

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

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

RAIL

McGregor

19 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

20 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

35 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

57 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite Shoals and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 177.7 mi (285.98 km).

Granite Shoals

#1 Granite Shoals

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

Population5,162
Coordinates30.5890800, -98.3839200
Altitude268
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: East Greenbriar Drive (-98.383854, 30.589187)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.45 gal
28.22 L · about $28.15
Round trip
$56.31
14.9 gal · 56.44 L
Estimated CO2
66.2 kg one way
Round trip: 132.4 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.15 $56.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.68 $63.35
Premium $4.59 $34.20 $68.41
Diesel $3.99 $29.75 $59.50

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Granite Shoals and Dallas. The current time is 22:31:26.

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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.