How far is Dallas, TX from Fate, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Fate, TX is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
28.66 mi
00h 36m
Flight
27 mi
43.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27 mi
Kilometers
43.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.66 mi
Kilometers
46.12 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fate
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 10:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Fate
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Centerville
TX

City in Texas

From Dallas
14.3 mi
00h 18m
To Fate
14.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1797 ft · 53 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    1025 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East

    2136 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 551: Fate

    1261 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Interstate 30

  10. 10

    Turn left onto William E Crawford Avenue

    3153 ft · 1 min · William E Crawford Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fate Main Place

    11 m · 1 sec · Fate Main Place

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fate Main Place

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
25 mi · 87%
Commerce Street
0.86 mi · 3%
East Interstate 30
0.86 mi · 3%
William E Crawford Avenue
0.6 mi · 2%
I 30 East
0.4 mi · 1%
North Lamar Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 18m from Dallas
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Dallas and 14.4 miles from Fate.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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 Centerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 12.6 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13 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 13 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

9 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

67 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Fate. Straight-line distance: 27 mi (43.46 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
Fate

#2 Fate

City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States

Population17,434
Coordinates32.9415100, -96.3813700
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Fate (-96.38137, 32.94151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.63
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.82 $7.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.29 $8.59
Premium $4.59 $4.64 $9.27
Diesel $3.99 $4.03 $8.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Fate. The current time is 21:24:49.

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.