How far is Stockdale, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Stockdale, TX to Dallas, TX is about 279.6 miles (450 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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
279.61 mi
04h 18m
Flight
254.35 mi
409.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.35 mi
Kilometers
409.34 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.61 mi
Kilometers
449.99 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 PM CDT
Return by in Stockdale
Sun, Apr 19, 1:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockdale
2026-04-18T17:15
Arrive Dallas
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockdale
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
Belton
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Stockdale
139.4 mi
02h 09m
To Dallas
140.2 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 123 North

    20 mi · 30 min · State Highway 123 North

  2. 2

    Continue on South Highway 123 Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South Highway 123 Bypass

  3. 3

    Continue on North Highway 123 Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Highway 123 Bypass

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Kingsbury Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · East Kingsbury Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward Toll 130 North

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    85.4 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Pickle Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 35%
Pickle Parkway
85.4 mi · 31%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 21%
State Highway 123 North
20 mi · 7%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
East Kingsbury Street
4.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

85.4 mi · 01h 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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
254.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belton
02h 09m from Stockdale
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stockdale and 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 Stockdale to Dallas?

The road trip is about 279.6 miles (450 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Stockdale and 140.2 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.30 one way or $74.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stockdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Belton

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

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

RAIL

Temple

12 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

26 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

30 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

McGregor

43 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockdale and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 254.35 mi (409.34 km).

Stockdale

#1 Stockdale

City in Wilson County, Texas, United States

Population1,672
Coordinates29.2369100, -97.9600000
Altitude135
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: TX 123 (-97.960034, 29.236892)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.35 L · about $37.30
Round trip
$74.60
19.74 gal · 74.7 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.30 $74.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.97 $83.93
Premium $4.59 $45.31 $90.63
Diesel $3.99 $39.41 $78.82

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockdale and Dallas. The current time is 17:15:59.

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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.