How far is Sealy, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Sealy, TX to Dallas, TX is about 238 miles (383.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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
238.07 mi
03h 54m
Flight
210.95 mi
339.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.95 mi
Kilometers
339.49 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.07 mi
Kilometers
383.13 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM CDT
Return by in Sealy
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sealy
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sealy
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
Marlin
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Sealy
125.8 mi
01h 57m
To Dallas
112.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    93 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    128 m · 21 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Meyer Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Meyer Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 36

    9.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36

  6. 6

    Continue on South Front Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto East Main Street

    574 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Hill Street

    15.1 mi · 23 min · East Hill Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Austin Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Austin Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
58.1 mi · 24%
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi · 18%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 13%
East Hill Street
15.1 mi · 6%
Austin Street
11 mi · 5%
State Highway 36
9.93 mi · 4%
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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
211 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlin
01h 57m from Sealy
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sealy and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238 miles (383.1 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Marlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Sealy and 112.3 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 211 miles (339.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.74 one way or $63.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sealy and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Marlin

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

35 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

49 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

50 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

82 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sealy and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 210.95 mi (339.49 km).

Sealy

#1 Sealy

City in Texas, United States

Population6,443
Coordinates29.7807900, -96.1571800
Altitude61
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: Main Street (-96.157218, 29.78093)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.4 gal
31.8 L · about $31.74
Round trip
$63.49
16.8 gal · 63.6 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.3 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.74 $63.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.72 $71.43
Premium $4.59 $38.56 $77.13
Diesel $3.99 $33.54 $67.08

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 Sealy and Dallas. The current time is 02:20:18.

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.