How far is Hale Center, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Hale Center, TX to Dallas, TX is about 367.5 miles (591.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hale Center and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hale Center and Dallas.
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Start on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
30.8 mi · 31 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
2536 ft · 57 sec · North Interstate 27
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Turn left onto North Loop 289
1110 ft · 22 sec · North Loop 289
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Take the ramp slight left
885 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
128 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spur 331: Southeast Drive
71 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
563 ft · 14 sec · Southeast Loop 289
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Turn right onto Southeast Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Drive
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Merge slight right onto Slaton Road
996 ft · 13 sec · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 15 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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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 · 15 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 Hale Center and Dallas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 03h 05m
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 Sunny leaving Hale Center 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 Hale Center to Dallas?
The road trip is about 367.5 miles (591.5 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.7 miles from Hale Center and 177.9 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 5:32 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 Mostly Sunny around Hale Center and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hale Center and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 303.62 mi (488.63 km).
#1 Hale Center
City in Hale County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,006 |
| Coordinates | 34.0642400, -101.8437900 |
| Altitude | 1042 |
| 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: 592 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $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.
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