How far is Alvarado, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Alvarado, TX to Dallas, TX is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.36 mi
00h 41m
Flight
35.11 mi
56.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.11 mi
Kilometers
56.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.36 mi
Kilometers
63.35 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 1:56 PM CDT
Return by in Alvarado
Wed, Apr 22, 2:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alvarado
2026-04-22T13:14
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 1:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alvarado
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cedar Hill
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Alvarado
19.7 mi
00h 21m
To Dallas
19.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South Friou Street

    34 m · 15 sec · South Friou Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East College Street

    965 ft · 19 sec · East College Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Baugh Street

    734 ft · 15 sec · North Baugh Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Baugh Street

    2590 ft · 54 sec · North Baugh Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East US Highway 67

    24.3 mi · 27 min · East US Highway 67

  7. 7

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alvarado 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 67
24.3 mi · 62%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.49 mi · 14%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.22 mi · 11%
West S G Alexander Freeway
2.66 mi · 7%
South Stemmons Freeway
1.3 mi · 3%
North Baugh Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East US Highway 67

Turn right onto East US Highway 67

24.3 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
35.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Hill
00h 21m from Alvarado
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alvarado 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 Alvarado to Dallas?

The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cedar Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Alvarado and 19.7 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alvarado and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Hill

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

25 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

39 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

39 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alvarado and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 35.11 mi (56.5 km).

Alvarado

#1 Alvarado

City in Johnson County, Texas, USA

Population4,624
Coordinates32.4065300, -97.2116800
Altitude233
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: South Friou Street (-97.211478, 32.406531)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.51
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.25 $10.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.91 $11.82
Premium $4.59 $6.38 $12.76
Diesel $3.99 $5.55 $11.10

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Alvarado and Dallas. The current time is 13:14:19.

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.