How far is Victoria, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Victoria, TX to Dallas, TX is about 299.3 miles (481.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.1 miles (442.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 05h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Milam County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Victoria and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Victoria and Dallas.
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Start on North Main Street
114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
101 m · 11 sec · West North Street
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Turn right onto North Bridge Street
88 m · 16 sec · North Bridge Street
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Turn right onto West Rio Grande Street
1686 ft · 38 sec · West Rio Grande Street
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Turn left onto North Navarro Street
44 mi · 53 min · North Navarro Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street
2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Texana Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street
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Continue on United States Highway 77
1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77
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Continue on US 77
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77
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Continue on United States Highway 77
24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77
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Continue on South Main Street
48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Travis Avenue
48.6 mi · 56 min · North Travis Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
65 m · 11 sec · Circle Road
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Exit the rotary onto Circle Road
1974 ft · 54 sec · Circle Road
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Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
2739 ft · 59 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
135 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Victoria and Dallas.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35E
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
58.1 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Victoria and Partly Cloudy near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Victoria to Dallas?
The road trip is about 299.3 miles (481.7 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?
Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.6 miles from Victoria and 151.7 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.1 miles (442.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.82 one way or $75.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Victoria and Partly Cloudy near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Cameron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cameron.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Victoria and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 275.09 mi (442.71 km).
#1 Victoria
Victoria is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.8052700, -97.0036000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 482 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.58 | $37.82 | $75.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $43.23 | $86.47 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $47.22 | $94.45 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $60.00 | $120.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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