How far is La Feria, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from La Feria, TX to Dallas, TX is about 541.5 miles (871.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 461.7 miles (743.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
541.51 mi
07h 42m
Flight
461.75 mi
743.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
461.75 mi
Kilometers
743.11 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
541.51 mi
Kilometers
871.47 km
Drive Time
07h 42m

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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 07h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM CDT
Return by in La Feria
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Feria
2026-04-19T00:31
Arrive Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:42 PM to 3:12 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Feria
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Nixon
TX

37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)

From La Feria
259.6 mi
03h 51m
To Dallas
281.9 mi
03h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Feria and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North East Street

    2522 ft · 60 sec · North East Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Expressway 83

    2268 ft · 45 sec · West Expressway 83

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West

    1163 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  16. 16

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  18. 18

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  19. 19

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  20. 20

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  25. 25

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 28%
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 18%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 11%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 11%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.8 mi
461.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nixon
03h 51m from La Feria
Leave By
8:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Feria 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 La Feria to Dallas?

The road trip is about 541.5 miles (871.5 km) and usually takes 07h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 259.6 miles from La Feria and 281.9 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 461.7 miles (743.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.22 one way or $144.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around La Feria and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Nixon

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

70 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

71 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

111 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Feria and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 461.75 mi (743.11 km).

La Feria

#1 La Feria

City in Cameron County, Texas, United States

Population7,240
Coordinates26.1589600, -97.8238900
Altitude17
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: 83-S (-97.823935, 26.159084)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 871 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.11 gal
72.33 L · about $72.22
Round trip
$144.43
38.22 gal · 144.66 L
Estimated CO2
169.8 kg one way
Round trip: 339.7 kg / 749 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $72.22 $144.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $81.26 $162.51
Premium $4.59 $87.73 $175.47
Diesel $3.99 $76.31 $152.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between La Feria and Dallas. The current time is 00:31:54.

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.