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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Quick Snapshot
Road
186.74 mi
02h 45m
Flight
168.86 mi
271.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.86 mi
Kilometers
271.75 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.74 mi
Kilometers
300.53 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 9:22 PM CDT
Return by in Pflugerville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pflugerville
2026-04-22T18:37
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 9:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pflugerville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Bellmead
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Pflugerville
92 mi
01h 22m
To Dallas
94.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Railroad Avenue

    11 m · 5 sec · South Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pecan Street

    1454 ft · 37 sec · East Pecan Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    731 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 130

    2693 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 130

  6. 6

    Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road

    3109 ft · 1 min · TX 130 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 130 Toll North

    1850 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    16.2 mi · 16 min · Pickle Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 52%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 31%
Pickle Parkway
16.2 mi · 9%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
TX 130 Frontage Road
0.59 mi
State Highway 130
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellmead
01h 22m from Pflugerville
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pflugerville 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 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?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pflugerville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Bellmead

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bellmead and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 13.2 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.

BUS

Waco, TX

5 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

33 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

60 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

79 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pflugerville and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 168.86 mi (271.75 km).

Pflugerville

#1 Pflugerville

The most populous city in Travis County, Texas.

Population66,826
Coordinates30.4393700, -97.6200000
Altitude219
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: South Railroad Avenue (-97.620098, 30.439415)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.94 L · about $24.90
Round trip
$49.81
13.18 gal · 49.88 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Pflugerville and Dallas. The current time is 18:37:11.

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.