How far is Houston, TX from Dalworthington Gardens, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Dalworthington Gardens, TX is about 256 miles (412 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Dalworthington Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Dalworthington Gardens.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Travis Street
1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
226.6 mi · 3 hr 57 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.1 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
9.4 mi · 10 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bowen Road
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto South Bowen Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Bowen Road
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Turn left onto California Lane
1647 ft · 48 sec · California Lane
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Drive
1260 ft · 35 sec · Roosevelt Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roosevelt Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Dalworthington Gardens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
227 mi · 03h 57m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Houston and Partly Sunny near Dalworthington Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Dalworthington Gardens?
The road trip is about 256 miles (412 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.2 miles from Houston and 127.8 miles from Dalworthington Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229 miles (368.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 7:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.12 one way or $68.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Houston and Partly Sunny near Dalworthington Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Dalworthington Gardens. Straight-line distance: 229.03 mi (368.59 km).
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dalworthington Gardens
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,358 |
| Coordinates | 32.7029100, -97.1552900 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalworthington Gardens (-97.15529, 32.70291)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.12 | $68.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.40 | $76.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.46 | $82.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.06 | $72.11 |
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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