How far is Knox City, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Knox City, TX to Dallas, TX is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
207.08 mi
03h 32m
Flight
179.78 mi
289.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.78 mi
Kilometers
289.33 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.08 mi
Kilometers
333.27 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Mon, Jun 1, 2:43 PM CDT
Return by in Knox City
Mon, Jun 1, 6:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knox City
2026-06-01T11:11
Arrive Dallas
Mon, Jun 1, 2:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knox City
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
Henrietta
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Knox City
112.8 mi
01h 46m
To Dallas
94.3 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
99°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
97°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Knox City and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 222

    11.6 mi · 17 min · State Highway 222

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2464 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knox City 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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
7 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
103 mi · 50%
State Highway 222
85.9 mi · 41%
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi · 7%
I 820 TEXpress
5.51 mi · 3%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 2%
North Stemmons Freeway
4.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
179.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
01h 46m from Knox City
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knox City and Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knox City to Dallas?

The road trip is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Knox City and 94.3 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.62 one way or $55.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knox City and Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

100 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Ardmore station

106 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knox City and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 179.78 mi (289.33 km).

Knox City

#1 Knox City

City in Knox County, Texas, United States

Population1,120
Coordinates33.4181500, -99.8189800
Altitude466
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: East Main Street (-99.81898, 33.41812)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.66 L · about $27.62
Round trip
$55.25
14.62 gal · 55.32 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.62 $55.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.08 $62.16
Premium $4.59 $33.56 $67.12
Diesel $3.99 $29.19 $58.38

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Knox City and Dallas. The current time is 11:11:07.

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.