How far is Rio Bravo, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Rio Bravo, TX to Dallas, TX is about 462.5 miles (744.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 407.1 miles (655.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 09m.
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.
The most populous city in Hays County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Bravo and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Bravo and Dallas.
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Start on Orquidia Lane
1214 ft · 59 sec · Orquidia Lane
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Turn left onto Peña Drive
111 m · 12 sec · Peña Drive
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Turn right onto Centeno Lane
105 m · 15 sec · Centeno Lane
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Turn left onto Martha Drive
114 m · 10 sec · Martha Drive
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Continue on Paseo de Danubio
1.2 km · 2 min · Paseo de Danubio
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Turn right onto US 83 Frontage Road
1481 ft · 35 sec · US 83 Frontage Road
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Continue on US 83 Frontage Road
2444 ft · 53 sec · US 83 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 83 South
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 83 South
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Continue on South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
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Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue
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Turn left onto Guadalupe Street
1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on Houston Street
1856 ft · 48 sec · Houston Street
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Turn right onto San Dario Avenue
85 m · 6 sec · San Dario Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 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 · 15 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 Rio Bravo and Dallas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rio Bravo and Partly Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Bravo to Dallas?
The road trip is about 462.5 miles (744.3 km) and usually takes 07h 09m 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?
San Marcos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.5 miles from Rio Bravo and 241.1 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 407.1 miles (655.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 CDT. 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 $61.67 one way or $123.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rio Bravo and Partly Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near San Marcos
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 San Marcos.
San Marcos Station
Austin
San Antonio Station
Taylor
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Bravo and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 407.05 mi (655.09 km).
#1 Rio Bravo
City in Webb County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,608 |
| Coordinates | 27.3641900, -99.4800400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 744 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 46m |
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 | $61.67 | $123.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $69.39 | $138.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $74.93 | $149.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $65.17 | $130.33 |
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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