How far is Burkburnett, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Burkburnett, TX to Dallas, TX is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
151.17 mi
02h 22m
Flight
136.36 mi
219.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.36 mi
Kilometers
219.45 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.17 mi
Kilometers
243.29 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Tue, Jun 2, 1:38 PM CDT
Return by in Burkburnett
Tue, Jun 2, 4:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burkburnett
2026-06-02T11:15
Arrive Dallas
Tue, Jun 2, 1:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burkburnett
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
Alvord
TX

City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America

From Burkburnett
76.6 mi
01h 11m
To Dallas
74.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    21 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Avenue D

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Avenue D

  3. 3

    Continue on Sheppard Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Sheppard Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Red River Expressway

    1013 ft · 20 sec · South Red River Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South: Wichita Falls

    707 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Red River Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Red River Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Freeway

    9.5 mi · 10 min · Central Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  9. 9

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burkburnett 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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 69%
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi · 10%
Central Freeway
9.46 mi · 6%
I 820 TEXpress
5.51 mi · 4%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 3%
North Stemmons Freeway
4.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
136.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvord
01h 11m from Burkburnett
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burkburnett and Sunny 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 Burkburnett to Dallas?

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Burkburnett and 74.6 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burkburnett and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Alvord

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 Alvord and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11 mi away

Bridgeport Utility Billing

Bridgeport , TX
900 Thompson St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Decatur City Hall

Decatur , TX
201 E Walnut St, Decatur, TX 76234
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Paradise City Hall

Paradise , TX
218 Main St, Paradise, TX 76073
City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

59 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

76 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Ardmore station

105 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burkburnett and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 136.36 mi (219.45 km).

Burkburnett

#1 Burkburnett

City in Wichita County, Texas, United States

Population11,405
Coordinates34.0978700, -98.5706100
Altitude323
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: East 3rd Street (-98.570641, 34.097931)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.19 L · about $20.14
Round trip
$40.28
10.66 gal · 40.38 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.14 $40.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.66 $45.33
Premium $4.59 $24.47 $48.94
Diesel $3.99 $21.28 $42.57

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Burkburnett and Dallas. The current time is 11:15:44.

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.