How far is Junction, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Junction, TX to Dallas, TX is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
276.33 mi
04h 48m
Flight
235.65 mi
379.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.65 mi
Kilometers
379.25 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.33 mi
Kilometers
444.71 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM CDT
Return by in Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Junction
2026-04-22T20:11
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Junction
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
Comanche
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Junction
139.2 mi
02h 24m
To Dallas
137.2 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 11th Street

    9 m · 5 sec · North 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    21 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  6. 6

    Continue on Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street

    40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Church Street

    66 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on United States Highway 377

    43.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · United States Highway 377

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    70 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Commerce Street

    2714 ft · 37 sec · West Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 67/377 East

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67/377 East

  18. 18

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  21. 21

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on West South Loop

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West South Loop

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Glen Rose Road

    2221 ft · 29 sec · Glen Rose Road

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 67

    28.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 67

  27. 27

    Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail

  28. 28

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway

  29. 29

    Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  31. 31

    Continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Big Bend Trail
61.8 mi · 22%
US Highway 67
44.2 mi · 16%
United States Highway 377
43.5 mi · 16%
Main Street
34.4 mi · 12%
US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi · 7%
United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Big Bend Trail

Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail

61.8 mi · 01h 11m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
235.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Comanche
02h 24m from Junction
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Comanche is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Junction and 137.2 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.85 one way or $73.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Junction and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Comanche

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

116 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Junction and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 235.65 mi (379.25 km).

Junction

#1 Junction

City in Texas, United States

Population2,434
Coordinates30.4893600, -99.7720100
Altitude519
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: North 11th Street (-99.771921, 30.48936)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.75 gal
36.91 L · about $36.85
Round trip
$73.69
19.5 gal · 73.82 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.3 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.85 $73.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.46 $82.91
Premium $4.59 $44.76 $89.52
Diesel $3.99 $38.93 $77.86

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 Junction and Dallas. The current time is 20:11:54.

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.