How far is Palmhurst, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Palmhurst, TX to Dallas, TX is about 524.4 miles (844 km), with a travel time of about 08h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 459.9 miles (740.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
524.45 mi
08h 04m
Flight
459.86 mi
740.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
459.86 mi
Kilometers
740.07 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
524.45 mi
Kilometers
844.02 km
Drive Time
08h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDT
Return by in Palmhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmhurst
2026-04-22T21:52
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:04 PM to 3:34 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
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmhurst
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 Palmhurst
251 mi
04h 02m
To Dallas
273.5 mi
04h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palmhurst and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    68 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Conway Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Conway Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 10th Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · North 10th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West McIntyre Street

    115 m · 14 sec · West McIntyre Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Closner Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Closner Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Expressway 281

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Expressway 281

  8. 8

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

    1516 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  17. 17

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  19. 19

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  20. 20

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  21. 21

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  22. 22

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

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmhurst 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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
139 mi · 26%
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

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

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
08h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.5 mi
459.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
04h 02m from Palmhurst
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palmhurst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palmhurst to Dallas?

The road trip is about 524.4 miles (844 km) and usually takes 08h 04m 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 251 miles from Palmhurst and 273.5 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 459.9 miles (740.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 $69.95 one way or $139.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palmhurst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Palmhurst and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 459.86 mi (740.07 km).

Palmhurst

#1 Palmhurst

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States

Population2,719
Coordinates26.2584100, -98.3180700
Altitude49
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: 3 Mile Line (-98.318092, 26.258282)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 844 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.51 gal
70.05 L · about $69.95
Round trip
$139.90
37.02 gal · 140.1 L
Estimated CO2
164.5 kg one way
Round trip: 329 kg / 725 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $69.95 $139.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $78.70 $157.41
Premium $4.59 $84.98 $169.96
Diesel $3.99 $73.91 $147.82

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmhurst and Dallas. The current time is 21:52:48.

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.