How far is Sonora, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Sonora, TX to Dallas, TX is about 312.7 miles (503.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Callahan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sonora and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sonora and Dallas.
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Start on Southeast 3rd Street
33 m · 9 sec · Southeast 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Crockett Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Crockett Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
59.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right onto US 87 Frontage Road
823 ft · 23 sec · US 87 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 87 South, Loop 306 East: Eden
547 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard
623 ft · 7 sec · South Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 South
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 306 North, FM 1223
2055 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto South Loop 306
6.4 mi · 7 min · South Loop 306
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Keep slight right to continue on US 67 North, US 277 North
1784 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene
79.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left onto South Danville Drive
1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
904 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2937 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
871 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
620 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2740 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sonora and Dallas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
137 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sonora 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 Sonora to Dallas?
The road trip is about 312.7 miles (503.2 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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 169.9 miles from Sonora and 142.7 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 6:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.68 one way or $83.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sonora and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sonora and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 272.63 mi (438.75 km).
#1 Sonora
City in Texas
| Population | 2,764 |
| Coordinates | 30.5668500, -100.6434300 |
| Altitude | 649 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $41.68 | $83.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.90 | $93.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.64 | $101.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.04 | $88.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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