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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.37 mi
00h 18m
Flight
12.41 mi
19.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.41 mi
Kilometers
19.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.37 mi
Kilometers
21.51 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Addison
Sun, Apr 12, 1:38 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Sun, Apr 12, 1:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-12T13:19
Arrive Addison
Sun, Apr 12, 1:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
University Park
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
6.7 mi
00h 09m
To Addison
6.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 35E North

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto I 35E North

    2392 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Dallas North Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Dallas Parkway

    857 ft · 20 sec · Dallas Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Belt Line Road

    2534 ft · 1 min · Belt Line Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Addison Road

    2677 ft · 1 min · Addison Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Addison Circle

    61 m · 11 sec · Addison Circle

  11. 11

    Turn left

    20 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas North Tollway
10.3 mi · 77%
DNT
0.73 mi · 5%
Belt Line Road
0.72 mi · 5%
Addison Road
0.51 mi · 4%
I 35E North
0.48 mi · 4%
North Lamar Street
0.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
University Park
00h 09m from Dallas
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Addison.

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around University Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 5.4 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.8 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to University Park.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

8 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

50 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Addison. Straight-line distance: 12.41 mi (19.98 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Addison

#2 Addison

City in Dallas County, Texas, USA

Population16,218
Coordinates32.9617900, -96.8291700
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Addison (-96.82917, 32.96179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.79 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.55
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Addison. The current time is 13:19:56.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.