How far is Liberty, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Liberty, TX to Dallas, TX is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty and Dallas.
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Start on the route
77 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 1617
1.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 1617
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Continue on West Liberty Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · West Liberty Road
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Continue on County Road 1617
2.9 mi · 11 min · County Road 1617
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Continue on Liberty Road
1710 ft · 1 min · Liberty Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto North Wood Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Wood Street
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Turn straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit right toward West I 20
2000 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
68.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Dallas
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1647 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street West, Elm Street
1049 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty and Dallas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West I 20
Merge slight left
68.3 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty 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 Liberty to Dallas?
The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hideaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Liberty and 82.7 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.69 one way or $43.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Liberty and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Hideaway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hideaway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 137.09 mi (220.63 km).
#1 Liberty
City in Texas, United States, part of the Houston metro area
| Population | 9,506 |
| Coordinates | 32.8845800, -94.4482500 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.41 | $48.81 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.35 | $52.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.92 | $45.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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