How far is Petersburg, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Petersburg, TX to Dallas, TX is about 340.4 miles (547.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
340.48 mi
05h 20m
Flight
286.55 mi
461.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.55 mi
Kilometers
461.15 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.48 mi
Kilometers
547.95 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sat, May 30, 2:19 PM CDT
Return by in Petersburg
Sat, May 30, 7:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Petersburg
2026-05-30T08:59
Arrive Dallas
Sat, May 30, 2:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Petersburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Petersburg
171.5 mi
02h 40m
To Dallas
169 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue H

    46 m · 12 sec · Avenue H

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    14 mi · 25 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    140.5 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

    48.1 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Petersburg 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
103 mi · 30%
US 82 East
49 mi · 14%
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi · 4%
Main Street
14 mi · 4%
I 820 TEXpress
5.51 mi · 2%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

140 mi · 02h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.8 mi
286.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
02h 40m from Petersburg
Leave By
6:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Petersburg 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 Petersburg to Dallas?

The road trip is about 340.4 miles (547.9 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.5 miles from Petersburg and 169 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 6:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.39 one way or $90.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 286.55 mi (461.15 km).

Petersburg

#1 Petersburg

City in Hale County, Texas

Population1,111
Coordinates33.8695200, -101.5973900
Altitude992
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: Avenue H (-101.597391, 33.869406)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.01 gal
45.48 L · about $45.39
Round trip
$90.77
24.02 gal · 90.96 L
Estimated CO2
106.7 kg one way
Round trip: 213.5 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.39 $90.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.07 $102.13
Premium $4.59 $55.14 $110.28
Diesel $3.99 $47.96 $95.91

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Petersburg and Dallas. The current time is 08:59:26.

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.