How far is Markham, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Markham, TX to Dallas, TX is about 309.7 miles (498.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Milam County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Dallas.
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Start on Broadway
9.9 mi · 17 min · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn right
53.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto I-10 Service Road
136 m · 9 sec · I-10 Service Road
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Take the ramp straight
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
25.1 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Giddings, Schulenburg
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Highway 71 Bypass
2057 ft · 50 sec · East State Highway 71 Bypass
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77
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Continue on South Main Street
48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Travis Avenue
48.6 mi · 56 min · North Travis Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
65 m · 11 sec · Circle Road
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Exit the rotary onto Circle Road
1974 ft · 54 sec · Circle Road
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Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
2739 ft · 59 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
135 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 11 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 Markham and Dallas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 35E
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
58.1 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Partly Cloudy near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Dallas?
The road trip is about 309.7 miles (498.4 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153 miles from Markham and 156.6 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:14 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.14 one way or $78.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Partly Cloudy near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
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 Cameron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 267.76 mi (430.92 km).
#1 Markham
Markham is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.9602600, -96.0652400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $3.58 | $39.14 | $78.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $44.75 | $89.49 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $48.88 | $97.76 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $62.10 | $124.21 |
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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