How far is Mission Bend, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Mission Bend, TX to Dallas, TX is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mission Bend and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission Bend and Dallas.
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Start on Marisol Drive
622 ft · 30 sec · Marisol Drive
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Turn right onto Los Altos Drive
84 m · 12 sec · Los Altos Drive
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Turn left onto Addicks Clodine Road
1568 ft · 43 sec · Addicks Clodine Road
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Turn right onto Bellaire Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Bellaire Boulevard
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Turn left onto Eldridge Parkway
3219 ft · 1 min · Eldridge Parkway
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Turn right onto Alief Clodine Road
135 m · 9 sec · Alief Clodine Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East
1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward SHT North, BW 8 South: Sam Houston Tollway
2644 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Sam Houston Parkway South
66 m · 6 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Take the ramp slight left toward SHT Toll North
1293 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway South
9.1 mi · 10 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North
2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
9.8 mi · 11 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West
1.2 km · 53 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
223.1 mi · 3 hr 52 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 37 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 Mission Bend 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.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
223 mi · 03h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Mission Bend and Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mission Bend to Dallas?
The road trip is about 258.6 miles (416.2 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.6 miles from Mission Bend and 130 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.46 one way or $68.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mission Bend and Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mission Bend and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 223.84 mi (360.24 km).
#1 Mission Bend
Census designated place
| Population | 36,501 |
| Coordinates | 29.6938400, -95.6649500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $34.46 | $68.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.78 | $77.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.87 | $83.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.42 | $72.83 |
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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