How far is Inez, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Inez, TX to Dallas, TX is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268 miles (431.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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
297.75 mi
05h 05m
Flight
268.03 mi
431.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.03 mi
Kilometers
431.35 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.75 mi
Kilometers
479.18 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, May 28, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Inez
Thu, May 28, 9:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inez
2026-05-27T23:07
Arrive Dallas
Thu, May 28, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inez
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
Cameron
TX

City in Milam County, Texas, United States

From Inez
147.6 mi
02h 32m
To Dallas
150.1 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 27 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Inez and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    833 ft · 39 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1361 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Holzeauser Road

    1017 ft · 21 sec · Holzeauser Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    17.7 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Texana Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  10. 10

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  11. 11

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77

  12. 12

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 77

    17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Travis Avenue

    48.6 mi · 56 min · North Travis Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle

    65 m · 11 sec · Circle Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Circle Road

    1974 ft · 54 sec · Circle Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    2739 ft · 59 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    135 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inez and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
58.1 mi · 19%
North Travis Avenue
48.6 mi · 16%
South Main Street
48 mi · 16%
Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 11%
United States Highway 77
24.9 mi · 8%
North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

58.1 mi · 01h 01m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
268 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
02h 32m from Inez
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Inez and Partly Cloudy near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Inez to Dallas?

The road trip is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.6 miles from Inez and 150.1 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 268 miles (431.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.72 one way or $79.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Inez and Partly Cloudy near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

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

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

RAIL

Temple

44 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Taylor

52 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

61 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

McGregor

77 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inez and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 268.03 mi (431.35 km).

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#1 Inez

Census designated place

Population2,098
Coordinates28.9038800, -96.7880400
Altitude20
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: Church Street (-96.788025, 28.903855)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.51 gal
39.77 L · about $39.72
Round trip
$79.43
21.02 gal · 79.54 L
Estimated CO2
93.4 kg one way
Round trip: 186.8 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.72 $79.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.69 $89.38
Premium $4.59 $48.25 $96.50
Diesel $3.99 $41.97 $83.93

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Inez and Dallas. The current time is 23:07:20.

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.