How far is Marble Falls, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Marble Falls, TX to Dallas, TX is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
203.52 mi
03h 25m
Flight
175.09 mi
281.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.09 mi
Kilometers
281.78 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.52 mi
Kilometers
327.53 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM CDT
Return by in Marble Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marble Falls
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marble Falls
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
Lorena
TX

City in Texas

From Marble Falls
104.5 mi
01h 42m
To Dallas
99.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marble Falls and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    38 m · 12 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue J

    116 m · 19 sec · Avenue J

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Ranch Road 1431

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Ranch Road 1431

  4. 4

    Continue on East Ranch Road 1431

    11.6 mi · 16 min · East Ranch Road 1431

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Farm-to-Market Road 1174

    7 mi · 9 min · South Farm-to-Market Road 1174

  6. 6

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 183

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Boulevard

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    97 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
97.3 mi · 48%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 29%
East Ranch Road 1431
11.6 mi · 6%
Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
8.06 mi · 4%
Ronald Reagan Boulevard
7.63 mi · 4%
South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
7.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

97 mi · 01h 39m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
175.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lorena
01h 42m from Marble Falls
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Marble Falls and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marble Falls to Dallas?

The road trip is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Marble Falls and 99.1 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.13 one way or $54.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Marble Falls and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Lorena

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

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

RAIL

McGregor

19 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

20 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

35 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

57 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marble Falls and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 175.09 mi (281.78 km).

Marble Falls

#1 Marble Falls

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

Population7,114
Coordinates30.5784100, -98.2750700
Altitude251
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: 9th Street (-98.275174, 30.578252)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.18 L · about $27.13
Round trip
$54.27
14.36 gal · 54.36 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.13 $54.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.53 $61.06
Premium $4.59 $32.96 $65.93
Diesel $3.99 $28.67 $57.34

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 Marble Falls and Dallas. The current time is 00:07:44.

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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.