How far is Cresson, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Cresson, TX to Dallas, TX is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cresson and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cresson and Dallas.
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Start on East US Highway 377 Business
12 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 377 Business
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Continue on Benbrook Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
1160 ft · 23 sec · Southwest Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1833 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
14.1 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 North: Dallas
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Marvin D Love Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South Stemmons Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 15 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 Cresson 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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
14.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Cresson and Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cresson to Dallas?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Kennedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Cresson and 26.5 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cresson and Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Kennedale
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 Kennedale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cresson and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 50.26 mi (80.88 km).
#1 Cresson
City in Hood County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,665 |
| Coordinates | 32.5326400, -97.6178000 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
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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