How far is Splendora, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Splendora, TX to Dallas, TX is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
220.76 mi
03h 30m
Flight
201.09 mi
323.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.09 mi
Kilometers
323.62 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.76 mi
Kilometers
355.28 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sat, May 2, 2:59 AM CDT
Return by in Splendora
Sat, May 2, 6:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Splendora
2026-05-01T23:29
Arrive Dallas
Sat, May 2, 2:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Splendora
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Splendora
110.3 mi
01h 45m
To Dallas
110.4 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    150 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 59

    119 m · 8 sec · Old Highway 59

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  6. 6

    Continue on FM 3083

    1.2 mi · 2 min · FM 3083

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Loop 336 East

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Loop 336 East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Beach Airport Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Beach Airport Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 3083

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3083

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    3203 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1451 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    194.6 mi · 3 hr 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
195 mi · 88%
Old Highway 59
10.8 mi · 5%
Farm-to-Market Road 3083
5.96 mi · 3%
South Loop 336 East
3.23 mi · 1%
Beach Airport Road
2.13 mi · 1%
FM 3083
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

195 mi · 03h 19m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
201.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 45m from Splendora
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Splendora and 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 Splendora to Dallas?

The road trip is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Splendora and 110.4 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.44 one way or $58.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Splendora and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Splendora and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 201.09 mi (323.62 km).

Splendora

#1 Splendora

City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Population2,292
Coordinates30.2329900, -95.1610400
Altitude38
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: (-95.1611, 30.233017)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.79 gal
29.49 L · about $29.44
Round trip
$58.88
15.58 gal · 58.98 L
Estimated CO2
69.2 kg one way
Round trip: 138.5 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.44 $58.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.12 $66.25
Premium $4.59 $35.76 $71.53
Diesel $3.99 $31.11 $62.21

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Splendora and Dallas. The current time is 23:29:01.

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.