How far is Dallas, TX from Fairview, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Fairview, TX is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.87 mi
01h 09m
Flight
45.88 mi
73.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.88 mi
Kilometers
73.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.87 mi
Kilometers
91.52 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Sun, Apr 12, 2:31 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Sun, Apr 12, 3:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-12T13:21
Arrive Fairview
Sun, Apr 12, 2:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM CDT
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
Watauga
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
28.4 mi
00h 34m
To Fairview
28.5 mi
00h 34m

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
78°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1912 ft · 49 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 left to continue on I 35E North

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street

    2351 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway

    885 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Northwest Loop 820

    103 m · 7 sec · Northwest Loop 820

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lake Worth Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward Jacksboro Highway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 730: Boyd

    560 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Northwest Parkway

    148 m · 13 sec · Northwest Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Boyd Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Boyd Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 730

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 730

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road 4765

    15 m · 2 sec · County Road 4765

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 4765

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SH 183 TEXpress
16.5 mi · 29%
Jacksboro Highway
8.81 mi · 15%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 12%
Boyd Road
6.51 mi · 11%
Jim Wright Freeway
5.69 mi · 10%
North Stemmons Freeway
3.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

SH 183 TEXpress

Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

14.9 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watauga
00h 34m from Dallas
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Watauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Dallas and 28.5 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.60 one way or $15.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Watauga

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 Watauga and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Arlington City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Arlington City Hall

Arlington , TX
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Rating 3.8/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watauga.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

14 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

43 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

58 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 45.88 mi (73.84 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
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#2 Fairview

Fairview is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0192900, -97.5458600
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Fairview (-97.54586, 33.01929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $7.60
Round trip
$15.19
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.60 $15.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.55 $17.09
Premium $4.59 $9.23 $18.46
Diesel $3.99 $8.03 $16.05

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 Fairview. The current time is 13:21:31.

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.