How far is Dallas, PA from Shickshinny, PA?
The driving distance from Dallas, PA to Shickshinny, PA is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Shickshinny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Shickshinny.
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Start on Memorial Highway
46 m · 30 sec · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
54 m · 4 sec · Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Main Street
102 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
117 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Huntsville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Huntsville Road
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Continue on Reservoir Road
139 m · 13 sec · Reservoir Road
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Turn right onto Huntsville Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Huntsville Road
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Turn right onto Chase Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Chase Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 29 Highway
944 ft · 23 sec · Route 29 Highway
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Continue on North Mill Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · North Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Shickshinny.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
8.72 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Shickshinny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Shickshinny?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nanticoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Dallas and 9.4 miles from Shickshinny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.93 one way or $5.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Shickshinny.
Stop Ideas Near Nanticoke
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 Nanticoke.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Shickshinny. Straight-line distance: 15.94 mi (25.66 km).
#1 Dallas
Borough in northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 2,762 |
| Coordinates | 41.3361900, -75.9632500 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shickshinny
Borough in western Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 807 |
| Coordinates | 41.1531400, -76.1502100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shickshinny (-76.15021, 41.15314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.37 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $3.22 | $6.43 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $4.40 | $8.79 |
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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