How far is Kerrville, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Kerrville, TX to Dallas, TX is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
279.92 mi
04h 47m
Flight
233.78 mi
376.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.78 mi
Kilometers
376.23 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.92 mi
Kilometers
450.48 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Mon, May 4, 10:22 PM CDT
Return by in Kerrville
Tue, May 5, 3:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kerrville
2026-05-04T17:34
Arrive Dallas
Mon, May 4, 10:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kerrville
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
Salado
TX

Village in the United States

From Kerrville
142.4 mi
02h 23m
To Dallas
137.6 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    21 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sidney Baker Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Sidney Baker Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fredericksburg Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Fredericksburg Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South State Highway 16

    14.2 mi · 16 min · South State Highway 16

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Friendship Lane

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Friendship Lane

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1691 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    3054 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Nugent Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281

    15.8 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    6.2 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Ranch Road 1431

    3268 ft · 1 min · West Ranch Road 1431

  13. 13

    Continue on East Ranch Road 1431

    11.6 mi · 16 min · East Ranch Road 1431

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Farm-to-Market Road 1174

    7 mi · 9 min · South Farm-to-Market Road 1174

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 183

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Boulevard

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    97 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kerrville 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
97.3 mi · 35%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 21%
East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 10%
North US Highway 281
15.8 mi · 6%
South State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 5%
East Ranch Road 1431
11.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

97 mi · 01h 39m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
233.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salado
02h 23m from Kerrville
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kerrville 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 Kerrville to Dallas?

The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Salado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Kerrville and 137.6 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.34 one way or $74.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kerrville and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Salado

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

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

RAIL

Temple

25 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

27 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

30 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Taylor

44 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kerrville and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 233.78 mi (376.23 km).

Kerrville

#1 Kerrville

City in Texas, United States

Population23,831
Coordinates30.0474300, -99.1403200
Altitude499
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: Main Street (-99.140419, 30.047345)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.88 gal
37.39 L · about $37.34
Round trip
$74.67
19.76 gal · 74.78 L
Estimated CO2
87.8 kg one way
Round trip: 175.6 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.34 $74.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.01 $84.02
Premium $4.59 $45.36 $90.72
Diesel $3.99 $39.45 $78.90

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Kerrville and Dallas. The current time is 17:34:53.

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.