How far is Slaton, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Slaton, TX to Dallas, TX is about 331.4 miles (533.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.5 miles (456.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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
331.36 mi
04h 51m
Flight
283.53 mi
456.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.53 mi
Kilometers
456.29 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.36 mi
Kilometers
533.28 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Slaton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slaton
2026-04-22T18:27
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Slaton
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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Slaton
165.2 mi
02h 25m
To Dallas
166.2 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
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 Slaton and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    71 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    63 m · 8 sec · South 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Lubbock Street

    117 m · 16 sec · West Lubbock Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 9th Street

    983 ft · 22 sec · South 9th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Division Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto South Highway 84

    1019 ft · 28 sec · South Highway 84

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    775 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 2 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  10. 10

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  18. 18

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

    871 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

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

    620 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

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

    2740 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Slaton 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 55%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 22%
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 9%
East Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 5%
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
2.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
283.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 25m from Slaton
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Slaton 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 Slaton to Dallas?

The road trip is about 331.4 miles (533.3 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.2 miles from Slaton and 166.2 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 283.5 miles (456.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.18 one way or $88.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Slaton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slaton and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 283.53 mi (456.29 km).

Slaton

#1 Slaton

City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Population5,975
Coordinates33.4373100, -101.6434900
Altitude940
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: (-101.643378, 33.437272)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.69 gal
44.26 L · about $44.18
Round trip
$88.35
23.38 gal · 88.52 L
Estimated CO2
103.9 kg one way
Round trip: 207.8 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.18 $88.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.71 $99.41
Premium $4.59 $53.67 $107.34
Diesel $3.99 $46.68 $93.36

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Slaton and Dallas. The current time is 18:27:12.

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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.