How far is Jones Creek, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Jones Creek, TX to Dallas, TX is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jones Creek and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jones Creek and Dallas.
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Start on Stephen F Austin Street
2533 ft · 1 min · Stephen F Austin Street
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Turn sharp left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn sharp right
6.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the ramp slight left
2183 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
31.8 mi · 38 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Brazoria County Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on North Freeway
236.3 mi · 4 hr 8 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 31 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 Jones Creek and Dallas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Freeway
Continue on North Freeway
236 mi · 04h 08m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Jones Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jones Creek to Dallas?
The road trip is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Jones Creek and 150.5 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 7:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.17 one way or $80.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jones Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
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 Madisonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jones Creek and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 275.46 mi (443.31 km).
#1 Jones Creek
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 2,062 |
| Coordinates | 28.9685800, -95.4552200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.17 | $80.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.20 | $90.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.80 | $97.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.45 | $84.89 |
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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