How far is West University Place, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from West University Place, TX to Dallas, TX is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Leon County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West University Place and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West University Place and Dallas.
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Start on the route
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Edloe Street
1847 ft · 1 min · Edloe Street
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Turn right onto Sunset Boulevard
1838 ft · 54 sec · Sunset Boulevard
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Turn left onto Buffalo Speedway
2278 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Speedway
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Turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2107 ft · 46 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 69 North, US 59 North
923 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Brazos Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Brazos Street
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Take the ramp left toward Pierce Elevated
2103 ft · 52 sec · Pierce Elevated
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
1978 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on North Freeway
236.3 mi · 4 hr 8 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 31 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 University Place and Dallas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Continue on North Freeway
236 mi · 04h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving West University Place and Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West University Place to Dallas?
The road trip is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from West University Place and 126 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.14 one way or $66.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West University Place and Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West University Place and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 226.76 mi (364.94 km).
#1 West University Place
City in Harris County, Texas, U.
| Population | 15,496 |
| Coordinates | 29.7180100, -95.4338300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $33.14 | $66.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.29 | $74.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.26 | $80.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.02 | $70.04 |
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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