How far is New Waverly, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from New Waverly, TX to Dallas, TX is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.95 mi
02h 49m
Flight
173.56 mi
279.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.56 mi
Kilometers
279.32 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.95 mi
Kilometers
297.65 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, May 31, 4:31 AM CDT
Return by in New Waverly
Sun, May 31, 7:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Waverly
2026-05-31T01:41
Arrive Dallas
Sun, May 31, 4:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Waverly
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Fairfield
TX

City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States

From New Waverly
92.3 mi
01h 24m
To Dallas
92.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Waverly and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Gibbs Street

    26 m · 6 sec · Gibbs Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 75 South

    896 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 75 South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 150 West

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 150 West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 Frontage Road

    1723 ft · 34 sec · Interstate 45 Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Feeder

    2515 ft · 1 min · East Feeder

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2636 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    180.6 mi · 3 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 37 sec · North Lamar Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Waverly 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Feeder
182 mi · 98%
Elm Street
0.96 mi · 1%
State Highway 150 West
0.87 mi
Interstate 45 Frontage Road
0.33 mi
Main Street West
0.25 mi
North Lamar Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

East Feeder

Merge slight left

181 mi · 03h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
173.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 24m from New Waverly
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving New Waverly and Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Waverly to Dallas?

The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from New Waverly and 92.6 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around New Waverly and Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

94 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Tyler, TX

107 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

119 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Waverly and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 173.56 mi (279.32 km).

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#1 New Waverly

City in Walker County, Texas, United States

Population1,073
Coordinates30.5377000, -95.4832800
Altitude108
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: Gibbs Street (-95.483325, 30.537548)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.7 L · about $24.68
Round trip
$49.35
13.06 gal · 49.4 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.68 $49.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.77 $55.53
Premium $4.59 $29.98 $59.96
Diesel $3.99 $26.07 $52.15

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between New Waverly and Dallas. The current time is 01:41:57.

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.