How far is Rayville, LA from Denton, TX?
The driving distance from Rayville, LA to Denton, TX is about 343.7 miles (553.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.3 miles (509 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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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 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Harrison County, Texas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rayville and Denton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rayville and Denton.
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Start on Harrison Street
1174 ft · 29 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto North Julia Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Julia Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Julia Street
48 m · 3 sec · South Julia Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Julia Street
123 m · 7 sec · South Julia Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1479 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
274.5 mi · 4 hr 52 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Dallas
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
15.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1696 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
24 mi · 26 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dallas Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eagle Drive
63 m · 8 sec · Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto South Locust Street
2717 ft · 1 min · South Locust Street
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
563 ft · 27 sec · West Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cedar Street
60 m · 11 sec · South Cedar Street
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Turn right onto West Hickory Street
115 m · 18 sec · West Hickory Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hickory Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rayville and Denton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Julia Street
Merge slight left
274 mi · 04h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rayville and Sunny near Denton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rayville to Denton?
The road trip is about 343.7 miles (553.1 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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?
Hallsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.6 miles from Rayville and 172.1 miles from Denton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.3 miles (509 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 CST. 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 $43.11 one way or $86.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rayville and Sunny near Denton.
Stop Ideas Near Hallsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hallsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rayville and Denton. Straight-line distance: 316.28 mi (509.01 km).
#1 Rayville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,436 |
| Coordinates | 32.4773600, -91.7548500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denton
The seventh most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 147,515 |
| Coordinates | 33.2148400, -97.1330700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denton (-97.13307, 33.21484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 553 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $3.55 | $43.11 | $86.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.05 | $49.10 | $98.20 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $53.89 | $107.79 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $68.47 | $136.95 |
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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