How far is Kempner, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Kempner, TX to Dallas, TX is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
171.47 mi
02h 43m
Flight
136.92 mi
220.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.92 mi
Kilometers
220.35 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.47 mi
Kilometers
275.95 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM CDT
Return by in Kempner
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kempner
2026-04-22T18:26
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 9:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kempner
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
Northcrest
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Kempner
85.6 mi
01h 21m
To Dallas
85.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Avenue

    49 m · 9 sec · Depot Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    55 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Central Texas Expressway

    18.8 mi · 21 min · Central Texas Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Stan Schlueter Loop

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Central Texas Expressway

    2.5 mi · 2 min · East Central Texas Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 190 East

    924 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Central Texas Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    37.8 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kempner 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
70.8 mi · 41%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 34%
Central Texas Expressway
32 mi · 19%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
East Central Texas Expressway
2.46 mi · 1%
Continental Avenue
0.47 mi
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 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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
136.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northcrest
01h 21m from Kempner
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kempner 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 Kempner to Dallas?

The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Northcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Kempner and 85.8 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.86 one way or $45.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kempner and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Northcrest

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

10 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

36 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

83 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kempner and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 136.92 mi (220.35 km).

Kempner

#1 Kempner

City in Lampasas County, Texas, United States

Population1,160
Coordinates31.0810100, -98.0025200
Altitude264
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: Depot Avenue (-98.002473, 31.081074)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.9 L · about $22.86
Round trip
$45.73
12.1 gal · 45.8 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.86 $45.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.72 $51.45
Premium $4.59 $27.78 $55.55
Diesel $3.99 $24.16 $48.32

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Kempner and Dallas. The current time is 18:26:46.

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.