How far is Riesel, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Riesel, TX to Dallas, TX is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.41 mi
01h 44m
Flight
90.65 mi
145.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.65 mi
Kilometers
145.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.41 mi
Kilometers
171.25 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM CDT
Return by in Riesel
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riesel
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riesel
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
Milford
TX

Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States of America

From Riesel
53.1 mi
00h 52m
To Dallas
53.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Riesel and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Jena Street

    31 m · 10 sec · South Jena Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Frederick Street

    114 m · 13 sec · East Frederick Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Memorial Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Memorial Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riesel and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
58.1 mi · 55%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 30%
East State Highway 6
9.39 mi · 9%
East Loop 340
5.02 mi · 5%
North Memorial Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Continental Avenue
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

58.1 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 52m from Riesel
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riesel 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 Riesel to Dallas?

The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Riesel and 53.3 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.17 one way or $28.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Riesel and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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 Milford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Frost City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Frost City Hall

Frost , TX
100 Garitty St, Frost, TX 76641
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

48 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

66 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

74 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riesel and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 90.65 mi (145.88 km).

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#1 Riesel

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population1,049
Coordinates31.4748900, -96.9233300
Altitude154
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 Jena Street (-96.923219, 31.474911)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.21 L · about $14.17
Round trip
$28.34
7.5 gal · 28.42 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.17 $28.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.94 $31.89
Premium $4.59 $17.22 $34.43
Diesel $3.99 $14.97 $29.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Riesel and Dallas. The current time is 20:23:58.

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.