How far is Washington, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Washington, TX to Dallas, TX is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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 McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Dallas.
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Start on the route
75 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto FM 1155 East
10 m · 1 sec · FM 1155 East
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Continue on FM 1155 East
1.4 mi · 3 min · FM 1155 East
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Turn right onto State Highway 105
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 105
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Continue on West Washington Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto North La Salle Street
32.2 mi · 35 min · North La Salle Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Market Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Memorial Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Loop 340
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340
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Take the exit slight right
108 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1513 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 31 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 Washington 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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Washington and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Dallas?
The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Riesel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Washington and 92.3 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.23 one way or $52.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Washington and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Riesel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riesel.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 174.08 mi (280.15 km).
#1 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 1,131 |
| Coordinates | 30.3252100, -96.1566300 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| 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: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $3.78 | $26.23 | $52.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.51 | $59.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.86 | $63.72 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.71 | $55.42 |
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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