How far is Hudson Bend, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Hudson Bend, TX to Dallas, TX is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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
199.77 mi
03h 17m
Flight
176.31 mi
283.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.31 mi
Kilometers
283.74 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.77 mi
Kilometers
321.5 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM CDT
Return by in Hudson Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson Bend
2026-04-23T03:04
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson Bend
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
Hewitt
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Hudson Bend
99.8 mi
01h 38m
To Dallas
100 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson Bend and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson Bend and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on La Hacienda Drive

    43 m · 11 sec · La Hacienda Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hudson Bend Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hudson Bend Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 620 North

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Ranch Road 620 North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll East

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 45 North

    7.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 45 North

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Waco

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    80 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson Bend 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
113 mi · 57%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 29%
Ranch Road 620 North
10.8 mi · 5%
State Highway 45 North
7.09 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Hudson Bend Road
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
176.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hewitt
01h 38m from Hudson Bend
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hudson Bend and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hudson Bend to Dallas?

The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Hewitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.8 miles from Hudson Bend and 100 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hudson Bend and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Hewitt

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hewitt and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 13.8 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 2.6 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hewitt.

BUS

Waco, TX

12 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

20 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

43 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

63 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson Bend and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 176.31 mi (283.74 km).

Hudson Bend

#1 Hudson Bend

Census designated place

Population2,981
Coordinates30.4171400, -97.9291800
Altitude230
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: La Hacienda Drive (-97.929112, 30.416847)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.68 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.28
14.1 gal · 53.36 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.64 $53.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.98 $59.95
Premium $4.59 $32.37 $64.73
Diesel $3.99 $28.15 $56.30

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson Bend and Dallas. The current time is 03:04:54.

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.