How far is Clarksville, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TX to Dallas, TX is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Dallas.
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Start on West Main Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on East Front Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Front Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on Lamar Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road
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Continue on Lamar Avenue
581 ft · 17 sec · Lamar Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Loop 286
927 ft · 19 sec · Southeast Loop 286
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Loop 286
4.8 mi · 6 min · Southeast Loop 286
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Continue on Southwest Loop 286
702 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 286
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 19, TX 24: Cooper, Sulphur Springs
705 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto South Church Street
46.4 mi · 50 min · South Church Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Dallas
1981 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
54.1 mi · 58 min
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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 Clarksville and Dallas.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 30 West
Merge slight left
54.1 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clarksville and 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 Clarksville to Dallas?
The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Commerce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Clarksville and 70.7 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clarksville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Commerce
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 116.41 mi (187.35 km).
#1 Clarksville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 3,053 |
| Coordinates | 33.6106600, -95.0527200 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.45 | $44.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.53 | $39.05 |
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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