How far is Plains, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Plains, TX to Dallas, TX is about 312.7 miles (503.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plains and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plains and Dallas.
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Start on County Road 139
32 m · 7 sec · County Road 139
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Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 1054
11.6 mi · 20 min · Farm to Market Road 1054
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 180
7.4 mi · 11 min · US Highway 180
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Continue on West Wasson Avenue
3039 ft · 53 sec · West Wasson Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 180
15.8 mi · 23 min · US Highway 180
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Continue on West Highway 180
13.6 mi · 20 min · West Highway 180
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Continue on Lamesa Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on 25th Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 25th Street
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Continue on Coliseum Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Coliseum Drive
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Continue on East Roby Highway
3072 ft · 52 sec · East Roby Highway
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Continue on East US Highway 180
701 ft · 12 sec · East US Highway 180
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Turn right onto South US Highway 84
582 ft · 16 sec · South US Highway 84
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Take the ramp straight toward US 84 East: Roscoe
1037 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto South US Highway 84
28.4 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
871 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
620 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2740 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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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 Plains and Dallas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 03h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Plains and Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plains to Dallas?
The road trip is about 312.7 miles (503.3 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Plains and 156.8 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 7:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.68 one way or $83.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plains and Sunny near Dallas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plains and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 280.94 mi (452.13 km).
#1 Plains
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 32.9123200, -101.6445900 |
| Altitude | 901 |
| 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: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $41.68 | $83.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.90 | $93.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.64 | $101.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.04 | $88.09 |
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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