How far is Wolfforth, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Wolfforth, TX to Dallas, TX is about 354 miles (569.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 305 miles (490.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
354.01 mi
05h 08m
Flight
305.05 mi
490.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
305.05 mi
Kilometers
490.93 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.01 mi
Kilometers
569.72 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in Wolfforth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolfforth
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolfforth
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
Abilene
TX

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.

From Wolfforth
176.5 mi
02h 34m
To Dallas
177.5 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wolfforth and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wolfforth and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Dowden Road

    1565 ft · 34 sec · Dowden Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto East Highway 62

    2369 ft · 47 sec · East Highway 62

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 327

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Slaton, Post

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289

    1603 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Loop 289

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    635 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Slaton Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Slaton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  12. 12

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 15 sec · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    871 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

    620 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2740 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolfforth and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 52%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 21%
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 8%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 8%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
Spur 327
8.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
305 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
02h 34m from Wolfforth
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wolfforth 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 Wolfforth to Dallas?

The road trip is about 354 miles (569.7 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?

Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.5 miles from Wolfforth and 177.5 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 305 miles (490.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.20 one way or $94.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wolfforth and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolfforth and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 305.05 mi (490.93 km).

Wolfforth

#1 Wolfforth

City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Population5,716
Coordinates33.5059200, -102.0090600
Altitude1011
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: Dowden Avenue (-102.00902, 33.50592)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 570 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.49 gal
47.29 L · about $47.20
Round trip
$94.40
24.98 gal · 94.58 L
Estimated CO2
111 kg one way
Round trip: 222 kg / 489 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.20 $94.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.11 $106.21
Premium $4.59 $57.34 $114.68
Diesel $3.99 $49.87 $99.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolfforth and Dallas. The current time is 04:29:01.

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.