How far is Spring, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Spring, TX to Dallas, TX is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.77 mi
03h 22m
Flight
203.93 mi
328.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.93 mi
Kilometers
328.2 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.77 mi
Kilometers
350.47 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, May 3, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in Spring
Sun, May 3, 7:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring
2026-05-03T00:35
Arrive Dallas
Sun, May 3, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring
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 Spring
109 mi
01h 41m
To Dallas
108.7 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hardy Road

    79 m · 19 sec · East Hardy Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Noble Street

    47 m · 12 sec · East Noble Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Hardy Road

    109 m · 7 sec · West Hardy Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1287 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Spring Cypress Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Spring Cypress Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 South Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 45 South Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    2314 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    213.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  10. 10

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
214 mi · 98%
Elm Street
0.96 mi
Spring Cypress Road
0.86 mi
Interstate 45 South Frontage Road
0.7 mi
Main Street West
0.25 mi
Main Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight right

214 mi · 03h 41m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
203.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 41m from Spring
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring and Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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 109 miles from Spring and 108.7 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.02 one way or $58.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring and Sunny 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 Spring and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 203.93 mi (328.2 km).

Spring

#1 Spring

Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population54,298
Coordinates30.0799400, -95.4171600
Altitude37
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: East Hardy Road (-95.41694, 30.079978)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.09 L · about $29.02
Round trip
$58.05
15.36 gal · 58.18 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.02 $58.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.66 $65.31
Premium $4.59 $35.26 $70.52
Diesel $3.99 $30.67 $61.33

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring and Dallas. The current time is 00:35:46.

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.