How far is West Lake Hills, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from West Lake Hills, TX to Dallas, TX is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (292 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lake Hills and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lake Hills and Dallas.
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Start on Redbud Trail
1.6 mi · 5 min · Redbud Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Austin Boulevard
1673 ft · 44 sec · Lake Austin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Enfield Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Enfield Road
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Turn left onto Newfield Lane
17 m · 1 sec · Newfield Lane
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Take the ramp straight toward Loop 1 North: North Mopac
658 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Express 1 Toll North
134 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto North Mopac Expressway
4.3 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 45 Toll East
2829 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North, Toll 45 East
655 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
3080 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 45 North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Waco
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
80 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 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 West Lake Hills and Dallas.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
80 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Lake Hills 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 West Lake Hills to Dallas?
The road trip is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from West Lake Hills and 99.7 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.4 miles (292 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 $26.57 one way or $53.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Lake Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lake Hills and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 181.43 mi (291.98 km).
#1 West Lake Hills
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,254 |
| Coordinates | 30.2979800, -97.8019500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.57 | $53.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.89 | $59.78 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.27 | $64.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.07 | $56.14 |
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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