How far is Dallas, TX from Addison, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Addison, TX is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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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 Dallas County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Addison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Addison.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 35E North
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto I 35E North
2392 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on DNT: Dallas North Tollway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Dallas North Tollway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Dallas Parkway
857 ft · 20 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Turn left onto Belt Line Road
2534 ft · 1 min · Belt Line Road
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Turn right onto Addison Road
2677 ft · 1 min · Addison Road
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Turn right onto Addison Circle
61 m · 11 sec · Addison Circle
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Turn left
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Addison.
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.
Dallas North Tollway
Continue on Dallas North Tollway
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Addison?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
University Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Dallas and 6.6 miles from Addison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Addison.
Stop Ideas Near University Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to University Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Addison. Straight-line distance: 12.41 mi (19.98 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Addison
City in Dallas County, Texas, USA
| Population | 16,218 |
| Coordinates | 32.9617900, -96.8291700 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Addison (-96.82917, 32.96179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
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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