How far is Hays, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Hays, TX to Dallas, TX is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hays and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hays and Dallas.
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Start on Tanglewood Trail
951 ft · 43 sec · Tanglewood Trail
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Turn right onto McKinnon Loop
132 m · 25 sec · McKinnon Loop
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Turn left onto North FM 1626
1.2 km · 1 min · North FM 1626
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll
653 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on 45 Southwest Toll Road
3.2 mi · 3 min · 45 Southwest Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1 North: Mopac Boulevard
1789 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on South Mopac Expressway
10.7 mi · 12 min · South Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight left
10.2 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight right onto North Mopac Expressway
4.3 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 45 Toll East
2829 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North, Toll 45 East
655 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
3080 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 45 North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Waco
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
80 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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 Hays and Dallas.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
80 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hays and Partly Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hays to Dallas?
The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.5 miles from Hays and 105.2 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Hays and Partly Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Lorena
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 Lorena.
McGregor
Waco, TX
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hays and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 194.24 mi (312.6 km).
#1 Hays
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 283 |
| Coordinates | 30.1227100, -97.8722300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $3.58 | $26.64 | $53.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $30.46 | $60.92 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $33.27 | $66.54 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $42.27 | $84.55 |
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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