How far is Stamford, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Stamford, TX to Dallas, TX is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
207.83 mi
03h 28m
Flight
174.24 mi
280.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.24 mi
Kilometers
280.41 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.83 mi
Kilometers
334.47 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Mon, May 25, 2:06 AM CDT
Return by in Stamford
Mon, May 25, 5:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stamford
2026-05-24T22:37
Arrive Dallas
Mon, May 25, 2:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stamford
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
Strawn
TX

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

From Stamford
109.1 mi
01h 44m
To Dallas
98.8 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East McHarg Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · East McHarg Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West McHarg Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West McHarg Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 277 Frontage Road

    102 m · 7 sec · US 277 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1218 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Commercial Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 83 Business: Abilene

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pine Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    119 m · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    720 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    135 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  13. 13

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

    871 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

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

    620 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

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

    2740 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stamford 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
135 mi · 65%
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 14%
Commercial Avenue
18.6 mi · 9%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 7%
US 277 Frontage Road
14.5 mi · 7%
Pine Street
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 17m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
174.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strawn
01h 44m from Stamford
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stamford and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Stamford to Dallas?

The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Strawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Stamford and 98.8 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.70 one way or $55.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stamford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Strawn

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

107 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

112 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stamford and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 174.24 mi (280.41 km).

Stamford

#1 Stamford

City in Texas, United States

Population2,913
Coordinates32.9453900, -99.8028700
Altitude492
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 McHarg Avenue (-99.80287, 32.945273)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.76 L · about $27.70
Round trip
$55.40
14.66 gal · 55.52 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.70 $55.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.17 $62.33
Premium $4.59 $33.65 $67.30
Diesel $3.99 $29.27 $58.54

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Stamford and Dallas. The current time is 22:37:54.

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.