How far is Dallas, TX from Balch Springs, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Balch Springs, TX is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Balch Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Balch Springs.
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Start on North Lamar Street
132 m · 16 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto McKinney Avenue
1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston
2537 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elam Road
704 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto C F Hawn Freeway
675 ft · 16 sec · C F Hawn Freeway
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Turn slight left onto Elam Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Elam Road
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Turn left onto Hickory Tree Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Hickory Tree Road
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Turn left onto Terry Drive
14 m · 2 sec · Terry Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Terry Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Balch Springs.
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.
C F Hawn Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway
5.26 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dallas and Partly Sunny near Balch Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Balch Springs?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Hutchins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Dallas and 7.5 miles from Balch Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dallas and Partly Sunny near Balch Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Hutchins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hutchins.
Union Station
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Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Balch Springs. Straight-line distance: 11.33 mi (18.23 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 Balch Springs
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,831 |
| Coordinates | 32.7287400, -96.6227700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Balch Springs (-96.62277, 32.72874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
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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