How far is Orange, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Orange, TX to Dallas, TX is about 314.2 miles (505.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange and Dallas.
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Start on 7th Street
14 m · 8 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Green Avenue
3250 ft · 2 min · Green Avenue
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Continue on Macarthur Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Macarthur Drive
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Turn right onto Strickland Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Strickland Drive
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Continue on West Park Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West I-10 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
1703 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
9.5 mi · 10 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
93.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
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Turn straight
93 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive
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Turn left onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
780 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West
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Turn slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
68.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 175 West
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 31 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 Orange and Dallas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 69 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
93.6 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Orange 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 Orange to Dallas?
The road trip is about 314.2 miles (505.6 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Cross Roads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Orange and 164.5 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.4 miles (417.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 7:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.87 one way or $83.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Orange and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Cross Roads
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 Cross Roads.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 259.4 mi (417.46 km).
#1 Orange
Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 17,832 |
| Coordinates | 30.0929900, -93.7365500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 506 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $41.87 | $83.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.11 | $94.22 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.87 | $101.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.24 | $88.48 |
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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