How far is West Livingston, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from West Livingston, TX to Dallas, TX is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.52 mi
03h 27m
Flight
178.87 mi
287.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.87 mi
Kilometers
287.86 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.52 mi
Kilometers
346.85 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sat, Apr 18, 8:44 PM CDT
Return by in West Livingston
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Livingston
2026-04-18T17:16
Arrive Dallas
Sat, Apr 18, 8:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Livingston
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From West Livingston
107.6 mi
01h 43m
To Dallas
107.9 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 West Livingston and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Livingston and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Mangum Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Mangum Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto FM 350 South

    3 mi · 7 min · FM 350 South

  3. 3

    Turn left

    40.4 mi · 46 min

  4. 4

    Continue on 11th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 11th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North

    3074 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    68.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  8. 8

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Livingston 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate 45 North
169 mi · 78%
FM 350 South
2.99 mi · 1%
11th Street
1.74 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.96 mi
Main Street West
0.25 mi
North Lamar Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Interstate 45 North

Continue straight

99.3 mi · 01h 42m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
178.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 43m from West Livingston
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Livingston 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 Livingston to Dallas?

The road trip is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from West Livingston and 107.9 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.76 one way or $57.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Livingston and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 178.87 mi (287.86 km).

West Livingston

#1 West Livingston

Census designated place

Population8,071
Coordinates30.6982500, -95.0018800
Altitude43
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: Mangum Road (-95.001897, 30.698207)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.79 L · about $28.76
Round trip
$57.52
15.22 gal · 57.58 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.76 $57.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.36 $64.72
Premium $4.59 $34.94 $69.88
Diesel $3.99 $30.39 $60.77

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 West Livingston and Dallas. The current time is 17:16:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.