How far is Kirby, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Kirby, TX to Dallas, TX is about 285.5 miles (459.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.53 mi
04h 22m
Flight
247.65 mi
398.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.65 mi
Kilometers
398.55 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.53 mi
Kilometers
459.52 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Return by in Kirby
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirby
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirby
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
Belton
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Kirby
134.7 mi
02h 11m
To Dallas
150.9 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Redding Drive

    141 m · 26 sec · Redding Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Autumn Lane

    981 ft · 45 sec · Autumn Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crown Lane

    773 ft · 39 sec · Crown Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Crest Lane

    656 ft · 31 sec · Crest Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Binz-Engleman Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Binz-Engleman Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    856 ft · 39 sec · Springfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wehman Drive

    1027 ft · 47 sec · Wehman Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 410 North

    643 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 66%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 20%
North Pan Am Expressway
10.2 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 1%
Connally Loop
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
247.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belton
02h 11m from Kirby
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Kirby and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285.5 miles (459.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Kirby and 150.9 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.09 one way or $76.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kirby and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Belton

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

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

RAIL

Temple

12 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

26 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

30 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

McGregor

43 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirby and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 247.65 mi (398.55 km).

Kirby

#1 Kirby

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population8,719
Coordinates29.4632900, -98.3855700
Altitude209
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: Redding Drive (-98.385558, 29.463241)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.08 gal
38.14 L · about $38.09
Round trip
$76.18
20.16 gal · 76.28 L
Estimated CO2
89.6 kg one way
Round trip: 179.2 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.09 $76.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.86 $85.72
Premium $4.59 $46.28 $92.55
Diesel $3.99 $40.25 $80.50

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 Kirby and Dallas. The current time is 00:07:19.

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.