How far is Stowell, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Stowell, TX to Dallas, TX is about 299.8 miles (482.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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
299.81 mi
04h 38m
Flight
251.46 mi
404.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.46 mi
Kilometers
404.69 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.81 mi
Kilometers
482.5 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM CDT
Return by in Stowell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stowell
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stowell
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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Stowell
149.3 mi
02h 19m
To Dallas
150.6 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gulfway Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Gulfway Drive

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    910 ft · 21 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North

    2738 ft · 1 min · East Grand Parkway North

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North

    50.2 mi · 54 min · East Grand Parkway North

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Houston, Dallas

    1706 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    624 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    211.5 mi · 3 hr 38 min

  14. 14

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stowell 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
212 mi · 71%
East Grand Parkway North
51 mi · 17%
Gulfway Drive
31.3 mi · 10%
Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
2.03 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.96 mi
Houston
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

212 mi · 03h 38m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
251.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 19m from Stowell
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stowell 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 Stowell to Dallas?

The road trip is about 299.8 miles (482.5 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.3 miles from Stowell and 150.6 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.98 one way or $79.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stowell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stowell and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 251.46 mi (404.69 km).

Stowell

#1 Stowell

City in Texas

Population1,756
Coordinates29.7899400, -94.3832400
Altitude7
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: Gulfway Drive (-94.383198, 29.789937)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.58 gal
40.05 L · about $39.98
Round trip
$79.96
21.16 gal · 80.1 L
Estimated CO2
94 kg one way
Round trip: 188 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.98 $79.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.99 $89.97
Premium $4.59 $48.57 $97.15
Diesel $3.99 $42.25 $84.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stowell and Dallas. The current time is 20:24:18.

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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.