How far is Mason, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Mason, TX to Dallas, TX is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 12m.
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.
The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mason and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mason and Dallas.
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Start on Austin Street
1 km · 57 sec · Austin Street
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Continue on East State Highway 29
62.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · East State Highway 29
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Continue on West Polk Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Polk Street
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Continue on East State Highway 29
9 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 29
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Turn left onto North Grange Street
916 ft · 22 sec · North Grange Street
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Keep slight right
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243
5.5 mi · 7 min · East RM 243
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Continue on East Ranch Road 243
2916 ft · 44 sec · East Ranch Road 243
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Turn right onto North US Highway 183
941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183
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Turn left onto State Highway 138
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138
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Take the ramp right toward TX 195 South
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1493 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 487: Florence, Jarrell
1738 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1189 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on FM 487
2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487
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Turn left
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto FM 2115
148 m · 21 sec · FM 2115
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Turn sharp left onto South I-35 Frontage Road
1 km · 52 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1435 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
87.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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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 Mason and Dallas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
87.2 mi · 01h 29m
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 Cloudy leaving Mason 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 Mason to Dallas?
The road trip is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Mason and 115.8 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 8:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mason and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Temple
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 Temple.
Temple
Killeen, Texas
McGregor
Fort Hood, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mason and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 200.06 mi (321.97 km).
#1 Mason
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,347 |
| Coordinates | 30.7487900, -99.2306100 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| 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: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $3.78 | $32.73 | $65.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.76 | $79.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
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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