How far is Dallas, PA from Whitman, PA?

The driving distance from Dallas, PA to Whitman, PA is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.37 mi
02h 18m
Flight
106.83 mi
171.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.83 mi
Kilometers
171.92 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.37 mi
Kilometers
200.16 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive Whitman
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM EDT
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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Dallas
61.7 mi
01h 09m
To Whitman
62.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Memorial Highway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge

    46 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue

    774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Porter Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vollmer Street

    72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Whitman.

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.8 mi · 69%
Schuylkill Expressway
15.6 mi · 13%
Memorial Highway
14.5 mi · 12%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
I 76 East
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
106.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 09m from Dallas
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Dallas and 62.6 miles from Whitman.

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

The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.94 one way or $35.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Whitman.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 106.83 mi (171.92 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

Borough in northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,762
Coordinates41.3361900, -75.9632500
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Whitman

#2 Whitman

A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,732
Coordinates39.9167800, -75.1554600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Memorial Highway (-75.963253, 41.336204)
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.61 L · about $17.94
Round trip
$35.88
8.78 gal · 33.22 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.94 $35.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.19 $40.38
Premium $4.95 $21.75 $43.50
Diesel $5.98 $26.25 $52.50

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 Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Whitman. The current time is 23:42:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.