How far is Southside Place, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Southside Place, TX to Dallas, TX is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southside Place and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southside Place and Dallas.
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Start on Bellaire Boulevard
32 m · 7 sec · Bellaire Boulevard
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Turn right onto Auden Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Auden Street
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Turn right onto Bissonnet Street
1547 ft · 43 sec · Bissonnet Street
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Turn left onto Edloe Street
759 ft · 15 sec · Edloe Street
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Turn slight right
599 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
563 ft · 11 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
728 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Brazos Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Brazos Street
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Take the ramp left toward Pierce Elevated
2103 ft · 52 sec · Pierce Elevated
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on North Freeway
236.3 mi · 4 hr 8 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 31 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 Southside Place and Dallas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Continue on North Freeway
236 mi · 04h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southside Place 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 Southside Place to Dallas?
The road trip is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.1 miles from Southside Place and 126.1 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 9:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.22 one way or $66.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Southside Place and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southside Place and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 227.47 mi (366.08 km).
#1 Southside Place
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,885 |
| Coordinates | 29.7060600, -95.4368800 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $33.22 | $66.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.38 | $74.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.35 | $80.71 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.10 | $70.20 |
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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