How far is Lumberton, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Lumberton, TX to Dallas, TX is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232 miles (373.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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
275.19 mi
04h 30m
Flight
231.99 mi
373.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.99 mi
Kilometers
373.35 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.19 mi
Kilometers
442.87 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Return by in Lumberton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumberton
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lumberton
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
Rusk
TX

City in Cherokee County, Texas

From Lumberton
130.6 mi
02h 15m
To Dallas
144.5 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
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 Lumberton and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    21 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Chance Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Chance Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    93 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

    3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    780 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  17. 17

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 175 West

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 175 West
78.4 mi · 28%
Loop 287 Frontage Road
54.3 mi · 20%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 8%
East Corsicana Street
2.45 mi · 1%
Julius Schepps Freeway
2.24 mi · 1%
Kurth Drive
2.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

89.5 mi · 01h 42m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
232 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rusk
02h 15m from Lumberton
Leave By
8:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lumberton 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 Lumberton to Dallas?

The road trip is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Rusk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Lumberton and 144.5 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 232 miles (373.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 8:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.69 one way or $73.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Lumberton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Rusk

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

52 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Tyler, TX

64 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

88 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

101 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumberton and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 231.99 mi (373.35 km).

Lumberton

#1 Lumberton

City in Texas, United States

Population13,383
Coordinates30.2657700, -94.1996300
Altitude18
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: US 96 (-94.199708, 30.26576)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.71 gal
36.76 L · about $36.69
Round trip
$73.39
19.42 gal · 73.52 L
Estimated CO2
86.3 kg one way
Round trip: 172.6 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.69 $73.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.29 $82.57
Premium $4.59 $44.58 $89.16
Diesel $3.99 $38.77 $77.54

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 Lumberton and Dallas. The current time is 23:26:27.

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.