How far is Dallas, TX from Celina, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Celina, TX is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Celina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Celina.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1912 ft · 49 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
30.6 mi · 34 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway
5.8 mi · 9 min · South Dallas Parkway
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Turn right onto FM 428
1.9 mi · 3 min · FM 428
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Turn right onto West FM 455
1456 ft · 29 sec · West FM 455
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North Louisiana Drive
108 m · 9 sec · North Louisiana Drive
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Turn right onto West Pecan Street
55 m · 4 sec · West Pecan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pecan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Celina.
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
30.6 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Celina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Celina?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Dallas and 20.4 miles from Celina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Celina.
Stop Ideas Near Hebron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hebron.
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 Celina. Straight-line distance: 37.44 mi (60.25 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 Celina
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 20,114 |
| Coordinates | 33.3245600, -96.7844400 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Celina (-96.78444, 33.32456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
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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