How far is Laguna Vista, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Laguna Vista, TX to Dallas, TX is about 565.4 miles (909.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 462.6 miles (744.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 06m 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
565.39 mi
08h 33m
Flight
462.6 mi
744.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
462.6 mi
Kilometers
744.49 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
565.39 mi
Kilometers
909.91 km
Drive Time
08h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Return by in Laguna Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna Vista
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:33 PM to 4:03 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
6:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laguna Vista
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 Laguna Vista
266.9 mi
04h 16m
To Dallas
298.6 mi
04h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SE
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 Laguna Vista and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna Vista and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Santa Isabel Boulevard

    19.1 mi · 24 min · Santa Isabel Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on San Jose Ranch Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · San Jose Ranch Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Line M Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Line M Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Scaief Road

    3031 ft · 1 min · Scaief Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Expressway 83

    1017 ft · 20 sec · East Expressway 83

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1300 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    96.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min · U.S. Highway 77

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    11.6 mi · 13 min · U.S. Highway 77

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

    148 m · 18 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road 10

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 79

    4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    2351 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    13.2 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore

    1275 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 359

    12.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 359

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South

  27. 27

    Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  32. 32

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  34. 34

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  35. 35

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  36. 36

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  37. 37

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

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  41. 41

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  42. 42

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna Vista 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
47 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
144 mi · 25%
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 17%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 10%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 7%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

96.2 mi · 01h 47m

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
08h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.8 mi
462.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nixon
04h 16m from Laguna Vista
Leave By
6:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna Vista 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 Laguna Vista to Dallas?

The road trip is about 565.4 miles (909.9 km) and usually takes 08h 33m 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 266.9 miles from Laguna Vista and 298.6 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 462.6 miles (744.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.8 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 $75.39 one way or $150.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laguna Vista and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Laguna Vista and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 462.6 mi (744.49 km).

Laguna Vista

#1 Laguna Vista

Town of the United States

Population3,217
Coordinates26.1009100, -97.2902500
Altitude3
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: Santa Isabel Boulevard (-97.290285, 26.100885)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 910 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.95 gal
75.52 L · about $75.39
Round trip
$150.78
39.9 gal · 151.04 L
Estimated CO2
177.3 kg one way
Round trip: 354.6 kg / 782 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $75.39 $150.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $84.83 $169.65
Premium $4.59 $91.59 $183.18
Diesel $3.99 $79.66 $159.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna Vista and Dallas. The current time is 20:27:26.

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.