How far is Robstown, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Robstown, TX to Dallas, TX is about 418.2 miles (673 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348.8 miles (561.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
418.17 mi
05h 53m
Flight
348.78 mi
561.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Robstown.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.78 mi
Kilometers
561.3 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
418.17 mi
Kilometers
672.98 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Tue, May 5, 5:15 AM CDT
Return by in Robstown
Tue, May 5, 11:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robstown
2026-05-04T23:22
Arrive Dallas
Tue, May 5, 5:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robstown
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Manor
TX

City in Travis County, Texas, United States

From Robstown
193.1 mi
02h 56m
To Dallas
225.1 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 21 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · East Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    114 m · 18 sec · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Avenue A

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Avenue A

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 77

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 44

    1247 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore

    1275 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 359

    12.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 359

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South

  14. 14

    Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  19. 19

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  21. 21

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  22. 22

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  23. 23

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 23%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 14%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 14%
US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 10%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 7%
U.S. Highway 77
25.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

64.7 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.4 mi
348.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manor
02h 56m from Robstown
Leave By
5:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Robstown and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Robstown to Dallas?

The road trip is about 418.2 miles (673 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.1 miles from Robstown and 225.1 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 348.8 miles (561.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.78 one way or $111.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Robstown and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Manor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manor, 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 Manor.

RAIL

Austin

21 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

29 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Temple

86 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robstown and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 348.78 mi (561.3 km).

Robstown

#1 Robstown

City in Nueces County, Texas, United States

Population11,133
Coordinates27.7903000, -97.6688800
Altitude22
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: East Main Avenue (-97.668905, 27.790164)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 673 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.76 gal
55.86 L · about $55.78
Round trip
$111.56
29.52 gal · 111.72 L
Estimated CO2
131.2 kg one way
Round trip: 262.3 kg / 578 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $55.78 $111.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.76 $125.52
Premium $4.59 $67.76 $135.53
Diesel $3.99 $58.94 $117.87

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Robstown and Dallas. The current time is 23:22:03.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.