How far is Anthony, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Anthony, TX to Dallas, TX is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.68 mi
01h 21m
Flight
66.64 mi
107.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.64 mi
Kilometers
107.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.68 mi
Kilometers
116.97 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sat, Apr 25, 7:57 PM CDT
Return by in Anthony
Sat, Apr 25, 9:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anthony
2026-04-25T18:36
Arrive Dallas
Sat, Apr 25, 7:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anthony
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Melissa
TX

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

From Anthony
36.3 mi
00h 40m
To Dallas
36.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Pecan Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · North Pecan Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 160

    8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 160

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1927 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1068 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Highway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    34.7 mi · 37 min · Central Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton

    2006 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul Street

    730 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2129 ft · 36 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Field Street

    1043 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Broom Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Broom Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Broom Street

    586 ft · 12 sec · Broom Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Lamar Street, Continental Avenue

    53 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    42 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    76 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anthony 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Expressway
34.7 mi · 48%
Sam Rayburn Highway
13.3 mi · 18%
State Highway 160
8.9 mi · 12%
North Pecan Street
7.81 mi · 11%
US 75 South
0.82 mi · 1%
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

34.7 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
66.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melissa
00h 40m from Anthony
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anthony and Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Anthony to Dallas?

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Melissa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Anthony and 36.4 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.71 one way or $19.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Anthony and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Melissa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Melissa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
City of McKinney
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

City of McKinney

McKinney , TX
222 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.3 mi away

Mckinney City Office

McKinney , TX
301 N McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75069
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City tax office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melissa.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

55 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

60 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Gainesville

65 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anthony and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 66.64 mi (107.24 km).

Anthony

#1 Anthony

Town in Texas, USA

Population5,257
Coordinates33.6767700, -96.3733200
Altitude163
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: FM 1753 (-96.373338, 33.676795)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $9.71
Round trip
$19.42
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.71 $19.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.59 $11.80 $23.60
Diesel $3.99 $10.26 $20.52

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Anthony and Dallas. The current time is 18:36:07.

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.