How far is Live Oak, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Live Oak, TX to Dallas, TX is about 254.4 miles (409.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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
254.39 mi
04h 16m
Flight
215.42 mi
346.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.42 mi
Kilometers
346.69 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.39 mi
Kilometers
409.4 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM CDT
Return by in Live Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Live Oak
2026-04-19T05:58
Arrive Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Live Oak
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
Cisco
TX

City in Eastland County, Texas, United States

From Live Oak
140.6 mi
02h 08m
To Dallas
113.8 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
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 Live Oak and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 2335

    5.4 mi · 13 min · County Road 2335

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    20.4 mi · 21 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto US 83 North

    49.2 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 Business North, Loop 322 East: Treadaway Boulevard, Abilene Airport

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 322 East: Abilene Airport

    3216 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jake Roberts Freeway

    5 mi · 5 min · Jake Roberts Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Highway 80

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East Highway 80

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    111 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    128.2 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    871 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

    620 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2740 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Live Oak 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
128 mi · 50%
US 83 North
49.2 mi · 19%
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 12%
North Main Street
20.4 mi · 8%
Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi · 6%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 10m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
215.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cisco
02h 08m from Live Oak
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Live Oak 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 Live Oak to Dallas?

The road trip is about 254.4 miles (409.4 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Live Oak and 113.8 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.94 one way or $67.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Live Oak and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Live Oak and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 215.42 mi (346.69 km).

Live Oak

#1 Live Oak

City in Texas

Population16,661
Coordinates31.1390600, -99.9295200
Altitude654
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: County Road 2335 (-99.929598, 31.139061)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
33.98 L · about $33.94
Round trip
$67.87
17.96 gal · 67.96 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.94 $67.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.18 $76.37
Premium $4.59 $41.23 $82.45
Diesel $3.99 $35.86 $71.71

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 Live Oak and Dallas. The current time is 05:58:10.

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.