How far am I from the Texas border?
Use your location to measure the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Texas: from outside the state, that is the way in; from inside, the calculator says so and measures to its line with Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma or its coast, whichever is nearest.
How far are you from Texas?
On a phone this uses GPS. The calculator opens with Texas already selected and measures from your exact spot.
What borders Texas?
Texas borders Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma, and has an international border with Mexico. Texas is shown in green and the states it borders in blue; click one to open its page.
- Texas
- Neighbouring states
- Mexico
How far Texas's cities are from its borders
| City | Nearest border with | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | Oklahoma | 67 miles (108 km) |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point of the border, measured October 8, 2026. On the Great Lakes and along rivers the state line runs through the water. A city whose nearest edge is the coast is left out.
Questions
How far am I from the Texas border?
Tap "Use my location" on this page. On a phone it uses GPS, and the calculator measures the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Texas, in miles and kilometers.
What borders Texas?
Texas borders Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma, and has an international border with Mexico.
Is this the driving distance?
No. It is the straight-line distance (as the crow flies) to the nearest point of the state. The drive to the state line is usually longer.
What if I am already in Texas?
The calculator says you are inside Texas and gives the distance to its nearest edge, which can be its coast rather than a land border. It also shows how far you are from your own state's border and the country border.