How far is Roman Forest, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Roman Forest, TX to Dallas, TX is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.03 mi
03h 36m
Flight
204.34 mi
328.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.34 mi
Kilometers
328.85 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.03 mi
Kilometers
362.15 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM CDT
Return by in Roman Forest
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roman Forest
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roman Forest
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Roman Forest
112.2 mi
01h 48m
To Dallas
112.9 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Roman Forest and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roman Forest and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    85 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roman Forest Boulevard

    65 m · 10 sec · Roman Forest Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Roman Forest Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Roman Forest Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto FM 1485

    8.1 mi · 11 min · FM 1485

  6. 6

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  7. 7

    Continue on FM 3083

    1.2 mi · 2 min · FM 3083

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Loop 336 East

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Loop 336 East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Beach Airport Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    3203 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1451 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    194.6 mi · 3 hr 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roman Forest 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
195 mi · 87%
FM 1485
8.11 mi · 4%
Farm-to-Market Road 3083
8.03 mi · 4%
South Loop 336 East
3.23 mi · 1%
Roman Forest Boulevard
2.85 mi · 1%
Beach Airport Road
2.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

195 mi · 03h 19m

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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
204.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 48m from Roman Forest
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roman Forest 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 Roman Forest to Dallas?

The road trip is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Roman Forest and 112.9 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.01 one way or $60.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Roman Forest and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roman Forest and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 204.34 mi (328.85 km).

Roman Forest

#1 Roman Forest

City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Population2,035
Coordinates30.1791000, -95.1624300
Altitude32
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: (-95.16245, 30.179095)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.94 gal
30.06 L · about $30.01
Round trip
$60.01
15.88 gal · 60.12 L
Estimated CO2
70.6 kg one way
Round trip: 141.1 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.01 $60.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.76 $67.52
Premium $4.59 $36.45 $72.91
Diesel $3.99 $31.70 $63.41

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 Roman Forest and Dallas. The current time is 21:59:31.

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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.