How far is Oklahoma City, OK from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Dallas, TX is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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 03h 37m.
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.
County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma City and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City and Dallas.
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Start on North Robinson Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · North Robinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street
1015 ft · 31 sec · Northwest 5th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 5th Street
1174 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 235
20 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 235 South, US 77 South
884 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Centennial Expressway
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Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
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Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
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Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge
1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge
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Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
32.4 mi · 34 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
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Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
100.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on I 35E South: Dallas
9.8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway
20.5 mi · 23 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
778 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto Continental Avenue
1715 ft · 48 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 Oklahoma City 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.
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
100 mi · 01h 41m
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 Oklahoma City and Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to Dallas?
The road trip is about 204.2 miles (328.7 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Ardmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Oklahoma City and 102 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.02 one way or $58.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oklahoma City and Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Ardmore
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 Ardmore.
Ardmore station
Gainesville
Pauls Valley
Purcell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 189.87 mi (305.57 km).
#1 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $4.03 | $29.02 | $58.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $32.17 | $64.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.43 | $68.87 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $41.79 | $83.58 |
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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