How far is Lyford, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Lyford, TX to Dallas, TX is about 517.9 miles (833.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 444.1 miles (714.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 31m 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
517.83 mi
07h 45m
Flight
444.11 mi
714.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
444.11 mi
Kilometers
714.73 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
517.83 mi
Kilometers
833.36 km
Drive Time
07h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Fri, Apr 17, 1:36 PM CDT
Return by in Lyford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyford
2026-04-17T05:51
Arrive Dallas
Fri, Apr 17, 1:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:46 PM to 3:16 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
8:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyford
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
Luling
TX

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

From Lyford
243.6 mi
03h 52m
To Dallas
274.1 mi
03h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 24 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 8th Street

    23 m · 8 sec · East 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1108 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    1843 ft · 41 sec · East Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

    2276 ft · 46 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

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

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road

    148 m · 18 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road 10

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 79

    4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    2351 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

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

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  22. 22

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

    1275 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 359

    12.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 359

  24. 24

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

    1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South

  26. 26

    Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  31. 31

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  33. 33

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  34. 34

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  35. 35

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  36. 36

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

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  40. 40

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  41. 41

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyford 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
46 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
119 mi · 23%
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 19%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 11%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 11%
US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 8%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

71.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.8 mi
444.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
03h 52m from Lyford
Leave By
8:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lyford and Partly Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lyford to Dallas?

The road trip is about 517.9 miles (833.4 km) and usually takes 07h 45m 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?

Luling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.6 miles from Lyford and 274.1 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 444.1 miles (714.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.8 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 $69.04 one way or $138.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lyford and Partly Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Luling

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

36 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

66 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

85 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

101 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyford and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 444.11 mi (714.73 km).

Lyford

#1 Lyford

City in Willacy County, Texas, United States

Population2,513
Coordinates26.4122900, -97.7897200
Altitude11
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: East Bulldog Avenue (-97.789719, 26.412236)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 833 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.27 gal
69.17 L · about $69.04
Round trip
$138.08
36.54 gal · 138.34 L
Estimated CO2
162.4 kg one way
Round trip: 324.7 kg / 716 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $69.04 $138.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $77.68 $155.37
Premium $4.59 $83.88 $167.76
Diesel $3.99 $72.95 $145.90

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyford and Dallas. The current time is 05:51:05.

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.