How far is Rio Vista, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Rio Vista, TX to Dallas, TX is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
58.79 mi
01h 07m
Flight
50.36 mi
81.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.36 mi
Kilometers
81.05 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.79 mi
Kilometers
94.61 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, May 31, 4:07 AM CDT
Return by in Rio Vista
Sun, May 31, 5:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rio Vista
2026-05-31T02:59
Arrive Dallas
Sun, May 31, 4:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rio Vista
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
Venus
TX

Town in Ellis and Johnson Counties in the U.

From Rio Vista
29.5 mi
00h 33m
To Dallas
29.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Vista and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rio Vista and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Depot Street

    1404 ft · 32 sec · East Depot Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 174

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 174

  4. 4

    Continue on TX 174

    1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 174

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Caddo Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Caddo Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Chambers Street

    547 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Chambers Street

    631 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Henderson Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Henderson Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East US Highway 67

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East US Highway 67

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward US 67 North

    1588 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on West US Highway 67

    31.9 mi · 38 min · West US Highway 67

  13. 13

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 67
31.9 mi · 54%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.49 mi · 9%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.22 mi · 7%
North State Highway 174
4.05 mi · 7%
West S G Alexander Freeway
2.66 mi · 5%
East Henderson Street
2.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 67

Continue on West US Highway 67

31.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
50.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Venus
00h 33m from Rio Vista
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rio Vista and Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rio Vista to Dallas?

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Venus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Rio Vista and 29.3 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rio Vista and Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Venus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Venus, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

28 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

41 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

47 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rio Vista and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 50.36 mi (81.05 km).

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#1 Rio Vista

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States

Population1,095
Coordinates32.2334800, -97.3744600
Altitude223
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: Central Avenue (-97.374576, 32.233533)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.65
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.82 $15.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.80 $17.60
Premium $4.59 $9.50 $19.01
Diesel $3.99 $8.27 $16.53

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Rio Vista and Dallas. The current time is 02:59:59.

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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.