How far is Dallas, TX from Flower Mound, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Flower Mound, TX is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Flower Mound.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Flower Mound.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1912 ft · 47 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 left to continue on I 35E North
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress
9.9 mi · 10 min · SH 114 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121: DFW International Airport
728 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto West John W Carpenter Freeway
1656 ft · 20 sec · West John W Carpenter Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto International Parkway
1109 ft · 17 sec · International Parkway
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Grapevine Mills Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine Mills Mall
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Grapevine Mills Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Grapevine Mills Parkway
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Continue on Long Prairie Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Long Prairie Road
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Turn left onto Flower Mound Road
1370 ft · 43 sec · Flower Mound Road
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Turn left onto McKamy Creek Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McKamy Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Simmons Road
892 ft · 30 sec · Simmons Road
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Turn left onto Hide-A-Way Lane
2413 ft · 1 min · Hide-A-Way Lane
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Turn left onto Lake Coves Drive
717 ft · 26 sec · Lake Coves Drive
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Turn right onto Wanda Lane
67 m · 8 sec · Wanda Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wanda Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Flower Mound.
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.
SH 114 TEXpress
Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress
9.94 mi · 00h 10m
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 Mostly Sunny near Flower Mound.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Flower Mound?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 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?
Coppell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Dallas and 13.2 miles from Flower Mound.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Flower Mound.
Stop Ideas Near Coppell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
Richardson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coppell.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Flower Mound. Straight-line distance: 23.23 mi (37.38 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 Flower Mound
Town of Texas, United States
| Population | 81,482 |
| Coordinates | 33.0145700, -97.0969600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flower Mound (-97.09696, 33.01457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
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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