How far is Carrollton, TX from DeSoto, TX?
The driving distance from Carrollton, TX to DeSoto, TX is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and DeSoto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and DeSoto.
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Start on East Belt Line Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Belt Line Road
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Turn left onto South Interstate 35E
1416 ft · 27 sec · South Interstate 35E
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35E South, US 77 South
636 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
10 mi · 13 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
11.1 mi · 12 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1382: Belt Line Road
1756 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto North Beckley Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Beckley Avenue
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Turn right onto East Belt Line Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Belt Line Road
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Turn right onto North Hampton Road
10 m · 1 sec · North Hampton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hampton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton and DeSoto.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carrollton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeSoto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollton to DeSoto?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Carrollton and 16 miles from DeSoto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.23 one way or $8.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carrollton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeSoto.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and DeSoto. Straight-line distance: 25.22 mi (40.58 km).
#1 Carrollton
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 139,892 |
| Coordinates | 32.9537300, -96.8902800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DeSoto
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 52,910 |
| Coordinates | 32.5898600, -96.8569500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Hampton Road (-96.85696, 32.58986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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