Trip from Dallas, TX to Kerrville, TX

Drive Time

5h 24m

Distance

283.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Dallas, TX to Kerrville, TX covers 283.5 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ross Avenue, North Houston Street, Elm Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

141.8 miles from Dallas, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 24m drive with frequent turns across 283.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Ross Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ross Avenue	0 mi	0m
North Houston Street	0 mi	0m
Elm Street	0 mi	0m
I 30	0 mi	0m
I 30 West	0 mi	0m
I 35E South	0 mi	0m
South Stemmons Freeway	0 mi	0m
South R L Thornton Freeway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Ross Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on North Lamar Street

2

Turn right onto Ross Avenue

3

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Houston Street

4

Turn slight right onto Elm Street

5

Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E

6

Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South

7

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

8

Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

9

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

10

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

11

Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

12

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

13

Keep slight left

14

Take the exit slight right toward FM 2268, FM 2843: Holland, Florence

15

Turn straight onto South Robertson Road

16

Continue on South I-35 Frontage Road

17

Turn slight right

18

At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 487

19

Continue on East Main Street

20

Take the ramp right toward TX 195 North

21

Merge slight left

22

Take the exit slight right toward TX 138: Lampasas

23

Turn left onto State Highway 138

24

At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 183

25

Turn left onto East Ranch Road 243

26

Continue on East RM 243

27

Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243

28

Turn right onto West State Highway 29

29

Continue on East Polk Street

30

Turn left onto South Water Street

31

Continue on South US Highway 281

32

Take the exit straight toward Fredericksburg

33

Merge slight left onto East Main Street

34

Continue on West US Highway 290

35

Continue on East Main Street

36

Turn left onto Friendship Lane

37

Turn left onto South State Highway 16

38

Continue on Fredericksburg Road

39

Continue on Sidney Baker Street

40

Turn left onto Main Street

41

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 141.8 miles from Dallas, TX.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 141.8 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kerrville, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dallas, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dallas, TX

This is one driving day of about 283.5 miles and 5h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dallas, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Killeen, TX

142 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Kerrville, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kerrville, TX.

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 141.8 mi from Dallas, TX

Killeen, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Killeen, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.8 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$42.18	$84.36
midgrade	$4.25	$47.46	$94.92
premium	$4.59	$51.24	$102.48
diesel	$3.99	$44.57	$89.14

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 99.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dallas, TX to Kerrville, TX covers 283.5 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ross Avenue, North Houston Street, Elm Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 141.8 miles from Dallas, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.