How far is Chandler, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Chandler, TX to Dallas, TX is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
96.69 mi
01h 35m
Flight
83.95 mi
135.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.95 mi
Kilometers
135.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.69 mi
Kilometers
155.61 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM CDT
Return by in Chandler
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-19T05:58
Arrive Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chandler
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
Wills Point
TX

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

From Chandler
49.5 mi
00h 47m
To Dallas
47.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Highway 31

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 31 West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Loop 49 Toll North

    3228 ft · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Toll 49

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Toll 49

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Dallas, Shreveport

    3000 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Loop 49

    125 m · 12 sec · Loop 49

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Interstate 20 West

    89 m · 8 sec · Interstate 20 West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    53.5 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1647 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street West, Elm Street

    1049 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 37 sec · North Lamar Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
77.2 mi · 80%
Toll 49
8.72 mi · 9%
East R L Thornton Freeway
5.99 mi · 6%
State Highway 31 West
2.47 mi · 3%
East Highway 31
1.46 mi · 2%
Elm Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

53.5 mi · 00h 54m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wills Point
00h 47m from Chandler
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Chandler and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Dallas?

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Wills Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Chandler and 47.2 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.89 one way or $25.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Chandler and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Wills Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wills Point, 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 Wills Point.

RAIL

Mineola

49 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

58 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

75 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

75 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 83.95 mi (135.11 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

City in Henderson County, Texas, United States

Population3,219
Coordinates32.3079300, -95.4799600
Altitude123
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: TX 31 (-95.479984, 32.307941)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.92 L · about $12.89
Round trip
$25.77
6.82 gal · 25.84 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.89 $25.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.50 $29.00
Premium $4.59 $15.66 $31.31
Diesel $3.99 $13.62 $27.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chandler and Dallas. The current time is 05:58:08.

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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.