How far is North Alamo, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from North Alamo, TX to Dallas, TX is about 519.6 miles (836.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 460.6 miles (741.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
519.6 mi
07h 50m
Flight
460.55 mi
741.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
460.55 mi
Kilometers
741.18 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
519.6 mi
Kilometers
836.21 km
Drive Time
07h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Jun 10, 10:37 PM CDT
Return by in North Alamo
Thu, Jun 11, 6:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Alamo
2026-06-10T14:47
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Jun 10, 10:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:50 PM to 3:20 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Alamo
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Luling
TX

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

From North Alamo
248.2 mi
03h 55m
To Dallas
271.4 mi
03h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SE
Destination
94°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Alamo and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cesar Chavez Road

    686 ft · 24 sec · North Cesar Chavez Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Eldora Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Eldora Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Raul Longoria Road

    2635 ft · 60 sec · Raul Longoria Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Nolana Loop

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Nolana Loop

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Veterans Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · North Veterans Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on South I Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South I Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Wisconsin Road

    1148 ft · 30 sec · East Wisconsin Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  18. 18

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  20. 20

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  21. 21

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Alamo 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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
145 mi · 28%
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 19%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 11%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 11%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Merge slight left

74.3 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59 mi
460.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
03h 55m from North Alamo
Leave By
8:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Alamo and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Alamo to Dallas?

The road trip is about 519.6 miles (836.2 km) and usually takes 07h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Luling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 248.2 miles from North Alamo and 271.4 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 460.6 miles (741.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.31 one way or $138.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Alamo and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Luling

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

36 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

66 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

85 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

101 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Alamo and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 460.55 mi (741.18 km).

North Alamo

#1 North Alamo

Census designated place

Population3,235
Coordinates26.2173000, -98.1289000
Altitude30
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: (-98.128901, 26.217293)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 836 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.34 gal
69.41 L · about $69.31
Round trip
$138.61
36.68 gal · 138.82 L
Estimated CO2
163 kg one way
Round trip: 326 kg / 719 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $69.31 $138.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $77.98 $155.96
Premium $4.59 $84.20 $168.40
Diesel $3.99 $73.23 $146.46

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between North Alamo and Dallas. The current time is 14:47:12.

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.