How far is Olton, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Olton, TX to Dallas, TX is about 392.3 miles (631.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 321.9 miles (518 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m 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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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 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olton and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olton and Dallas.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Street
60 m · 14 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
26.6 mi · 41 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on Arnett Avenue
1113 ft · 24 sec · Arnett Avenue
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Continue on Spade Road
157 m · 10 sec · Spade Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 84
5.2 mi · 5 min · US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
11.4 mi · 12 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Clovis Road
6 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road
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Merge slight left onto Avenue Q
4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
871 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
620 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2740 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
1275 ft · 31 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 Olton and Dallas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Olton and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olton to Dallas?
The road trip is about 392.3 miles (631.3 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?
Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198 miles from Olton and 194.3 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 321.9 miles (518 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 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 $52.30 one way or $104.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Olton and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olton and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 321.87 mi (518 km).
#1 Olton
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,025 |
| Coordinates | 34.1834100, -102.1346300 |
| Altitude | 1101 |
| 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: 631 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 53m |
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 | $52.30 | $104.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.85 | $117.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $63.54 | $127.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $55.26 | $110.53 |
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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