How far is Cross Roads, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Cross Roads, TX to Dallas, TX is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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 32m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cross Roads and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Roads and Dallas.
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Start on FM 1911
53 m · 4 sec · FM 1911
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Turn right onto US Highway 69 South
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on South Marcus Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Marcus Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on South Dickinson Drive
3.4 mi · 4 min · South Dickinson Drive
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on South Jackson Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West
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Turn slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
68.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 175 West
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
1302 ft · 32 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 Cross Roads 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.
US Highway 175 West
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
68.8 mi · 01h 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cross Roads 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 Cross Roads to Dallas?
The road trip is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Cross Roads and 76.3 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.07 one way or $40.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cross Roads and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Athens
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 Athens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cross Roads and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 138.1 mi (222.25 km).
#1 Cross Roads
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,578 |
| Coordinates | 31.5271200, -94.9699400 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.07 | $40.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.58 | $45.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.20 | $42.41 |
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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