How far is Monahans, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Monahans, TX to Dallas, TX is about 387.7 miles (624 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 365.2 miles (587.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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
387.76 mi
05h 36m
Flight
365.17 mi
587.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
365.17 mi
Kilometers
587.68 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
387.76 mi
Kilometers
624.04 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Return by in Monahans
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monahans
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monahans
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
Tye
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Monahans
193.4 mi
02h 48m
To Dallas
194.3 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Avenue

    54 m · 7 sec · South Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sealy Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · East Sealy Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Odessa

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    337 mi · 5 hr 41 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    871 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

    620 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2740 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monahans 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
337 mi · 87%
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 8%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
East Sealy Avenue
3.02 mi · 1%
I 35E North
0.8 mi
Continental Avenue
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

337 mi · 05h 41m

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
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
365.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tye
02h 48m from Monahans
Leave By
5:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monahans and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 387.7 miles (624 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.4 miles from Monahans and 194.3 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 365.2 miles (587.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 5:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.70 one way or $103.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monahans and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monahans and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 365.17 mi (587.68 km).

Monahans

#1 Monahans

City in Texas, USA

Population7,857
Coordinates31.5943000, -102.8926500
Altitude799
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: (-102.892584, 31.594101)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 624 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.68 gal
51.8 L · about $51.70
Round trip
$103.39
27.36 gal · 103.6 L
Estimated CO2
121.6 kg one way
Round trip: 243.1 kg / 536 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.70 $103.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.17 $116.33
Premium $4.59 $62.80 $125.61
Diesel $3.99 $54.62 $109.25

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 Monahans and Dallas. The current time is 19:39:17.

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.