How far is Seadrift, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Seadrift, TX to Dallas, TX is about 330.8 miles (532.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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
330.8 mi
05h 38m
Flight
301.84 mi
485.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.84 mi
Kilometers
485.76 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.8 mi
Kilometers
532.37 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sat, May 30, 10:23 AM CDT
Return by in Seadrift
Sat, May 30, 4:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seadrift
2026-05-30T04:45
Arrive Dallas
Sat, May 30, 10:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seadrift
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
Rockdale
TX

City in Milam County, Texas

From Seadrift
163.7 mi
02h 49m
To Dallas
167.1 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    22 m · 8 sec · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 185 North

    8.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 185 North

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 35 South

    93 m · 10 sec · State Highway 35 South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 185 North

    22.4 mi · 34 min · State Highway 185 North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Port Lavaca Drive

    1042 ft · 18 sec · Port Lavaca Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Goodwin Avenue

    1798 ft · 35 sec · East Goodwin Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Navarro Street

    6.5 mi · 10 min · North Navarro Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    38 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Texana Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  13. 13

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  14. 14

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  15. 15

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77

  16. 16

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North US Highway 77

    17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Travis Avenue

    48.6 mi · 56 min · North Travis Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle

    65 m · 11 sec · Circle Road

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Circle Road

    1974 ft · 54 sec · Circle Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    2739 ft · 59 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    135 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seadrift 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
58.1 mi · 18%
North Travis Avenue
48.6 mi · 15%
South Main Street
48 mi · 15%
North Navarro Street
44.5 mi · 13%
Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 10%
State Highway 185 North
30.9 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

58.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
301.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockdale
02h 49m from Seadrift
Leave By
5:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seadrift 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 Seadrift to Dallas?

The road trip is about 330.8 miles (532.4 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Rockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.7 miles from Seadrift and 167.1 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 5:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.10 one way or $88.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockdale

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

40 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

59 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Bryan, TX

60 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Austin

84 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seadrift and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 301.84 mi (485.76 km).

Seadrift

#1 Seadrift

City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States

Population1,500
Coordinates28.4152800, -96.7135900
Altitude3
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: 4th Street (-96.71364, 28.415285)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.67 gal
44.19 L · about $44.10
Round trip
$88.20
23.34 gal · 88.38 L
Estimated CO2
103.7 kg one way
Round trip: 207.4 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.10 $88.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.62 $99.24
Premium $4.59 $53.58 $107.15
Diesel $3.99 $46.60 $93.20

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Seadrift and Dallas. The current time is 04:45:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.