How far is Pflugerville, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Pflugerville, TX to Dallas, TX is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pflugerville and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pflugerville and Dallas.
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Start on South Railroad Avenue
11 m · 5 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto East Pecan Street
1454 ft · 37 sec · East Pecan Street
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Turn slight left
731 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 130
2693 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 130
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Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road
3109 ft · 1 min · TX 130 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll North
1850 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
16.2 mi · 16 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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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 Pflugerville and Dallas.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pflugerville to Dallas?
The road trip is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Pflugerville and 94.7 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.90 one way or $49.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pflugerville and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 168.86 mi (271.75 km).
#1 Pflugerville
The most populous city in Travis County, Texas.
| Population | 66,826 |
| Coordinates | 30.4393700, -97.6200000 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.90 | $49.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.25 | $60.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.31 | $52.63 |
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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