How far is Center, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Center, TX to Dallas, TX is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Smith County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center and Dallas.
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Start on Porter Street
15 m · 8 sec · Porter Street
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Turn left onto Jackson
73 m · 13 sec · Jackson
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Turn right onto Shelbyville Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Shelbyville Street
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Turn slight right onto Hurst Street
20.5 mi · 23 min · Hurst Street
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left
99 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Saint Mary Street
3200 ft · 59 sec · North Saint Mary Street
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Turn left onto Cottage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottage Road
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Continue straight
25.8 mi · 38 min
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto FM 2087 South
877 ft · 21 sec · FM 2087 South
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Turn sharp left onto IH 20 Service Road
70 m · 4 sec · IH 20 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
92 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Dallas
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1647 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street West, Elm Street
1049 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Center and Dallas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20
Merge slight left
92 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Center and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Center to Dallas?
The road trip is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tyler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Center and 97.9 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.51 one way or $51.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Center and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Tyler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tyler.
Tyler, TX
Mineola
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Marshall
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 167.95 mi (270.29 km).
#1 Center
City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,211 |
| Coordinates | 31.7954500, -94.1790900 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.70 | $57.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.95 | $53.91 |
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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