How far is San Elizario, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from San Elizario, TX to Dallas, TX is about 616.6 miles (992.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 559.5 miles (900.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
616.67 mi
08h 53m
Flight
559.5 mi
900.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
559.5 mi
Kilometers
900.43 km
Flight Time
01h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
616.67 mi
Kilometers
992.44 km
Drive Time
08h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in San Elizario
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Elizario
2026-04-18T21:42
Arrive Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:53 PM to 5:23 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Elizario
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From San Elizario
308.7 mi
04h 26m
To Dallas
308 mi
04h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
San Elizario Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Saturday
Using Clint as the closest live forecast in the El Paso County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Elizario and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on San Elizario Rd.

    134 m · 24 sec · San Elizario Rd.

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Socorro Road

    121 m · 13 sec · Socorro Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Clint - San Elizario Road

    1369 ft · 27 sec · Clint - San Elizario Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South San Elizario Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South San Elizario Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clint-San Elizario Road

    1709 ft · 26 sec · Clint-San Elizario Road

  7. 7

    Continue on FM 1110

    1.3 km · 1 min · FM 1110

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East

    847 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Boulevard East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    963 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    143.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    871 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

    620 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2740 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Elizario 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gateway Boulevard East
565 mi · 92%
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 5%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 2%
South San Elizario Road
3.43 mi · 1%
North Loop Drive
1.21 mi
I 35E North
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

Gateway Boulevard East

Keep slight left

421 mi · 07h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
559.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
04h 26m from San Elizario
Leave By
6:14 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Elizario 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 San Elizario to Dallas?

The road trip is about 616.6 miles (992.4 km) and usually takes 08h 53m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 308.7 miles from San Elizario and 308 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 559.5 miles (900.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 MDT. 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 $82.23 one way or $164.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between San Elizario and Dallas, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Elizario and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Elizario and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 559.5 mi (900.43 km).

San Elizario

#1 San Elizario

City in El Paso County, Texas, United States

Population9,062
Coordinates31.5851100, -106.2727600
Altitude1110
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: Church Road (-106.272907, 31.585258)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 992 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.76 gal
82.37 L · about $82.23
Round trip
$164.46
43.52 gal · 164.74 L
Estimated CO2
193.4 kg one way
Round trip: 386.8 kg / 853 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $82.23 $164.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $92.52 $185.05
Premium $4.59 $99.90 $199.80
Diesel $3.99 $86.89 $173.78

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between San Elizario, TX and Dallas, TX. The current time in San Elizario is 21:42:51, although it is 22:42:51 in Dallas.

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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.