How far is Hughes Springs, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Hughes Springs, TX to Dallas, TX is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.29 mi
02h 26m
Flight
127.11 mi
204.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.11 mi
Kilometers
204.57 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.29 mi
Kilometers
227.39 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sat, May 30, 5:04 PM CDT
Return by in Hughes Springs
Sat, May 30, 7:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hughes Springs
2026-05-30T14:37
Arrive Dallas
Sat, May 30, 5:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hughes Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cumby
TX

City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States

From Hughes Springs
70.6 mi
01h 13m
To Dallas
70.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hughes Springs and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hughes Springs and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Ward

    32 m · 7 sec · Ward

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    6.2 mi · 9 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadnax Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broadnax Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    18.3 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue on West Ferguson Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · West Ferguson Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    113.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1647 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street West, Elm Street

    1049 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 37 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 Hughes Springs 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Ferguson Road
114 mi · 81%
1st Street
6.21 mi · 4%
Elm Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Broadnax Street
0.93 mi · 1%
US 75 North
0.31 mi
North Lamar Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

West Ferguson Road

Merge slight left

113 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumby
01h 13m from Hughes Springs
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hughes Springs 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 Hughes Springs to Dallas?

The road trip is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Hughes Springs and 70.7 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hughes Springs and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Cumby

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

62 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

82 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

98 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

99 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hughes Springs and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 127.11 mi (204.57 km).

Hughes Springs

#1 Hughes Springs

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population1,672
Coordinates32.9984600, -94.6307600
Altitude115
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: Ward (-94.630823, 32.998459)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.87 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.64
9.96 gal · 37.74 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.82 $37.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.17 $42.35
Premium $4.59 $22.86 $45.73
Diesel $3.99 $19.89 $39.77

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 Hughes Springs and Dallas. The current time is 14:37:25.

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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.