How far is Dallas, TX from Frankston, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Frankston, TX is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
97.51 mi
01h 50m
Flight
91.1 mi
146.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.1 mi
Kilometers
146.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.51 mi
Kilometers
156.92 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T21:40
Arrive Frankston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Kemp
TX

Town of the United States

From Dallas
48.7 mi
00h 55m
To Frankston
48.8 mi
00h 55m

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 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    132 m · 16 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McKinney Avenue

    1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2537 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway

    68.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · C F Hawn Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 175 East

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East

  11. 11

    Continue on West Pine Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Pine Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    97 m · 10 sec · North Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Ayers Street

    31 m · 4 sec · West Ayers Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ayers Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
C F Hawn Freeway
68.7 mi · 70%
US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 21%
Julius Schepps Freeway
3.07 mi · 3%
West Corsicana Street
2.53 mi · 3%
West Pine Street
0.92 mi · 1%
I 45 South
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

C F Hawn Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway

68.7 mi · 01h 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
91.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kemp
00h 55m from Dallas
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Kemp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Dallas and 48.8 miles from Frankston.

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

The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.00 one way or $26.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 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 Frankston.

Stop Ideas Near Kemp

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kemp, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

65 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

74 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Frankston. Straight-line distance: 91.1 mi (146.61 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
Frankston

#2 Frankston

Town of the United States

Population1,157
Coordinates32.0526600, -95.5063500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Frankston (-95.50635, 32.05266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.02 L · about $13.00
Round trip
$26.00
6.88 gal · 26.04 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.00 $26.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.63 $29.25
Premium $4.59 $15.79 $31.59
Diesel $3.99 $13.74 $27.47

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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There is no time difference between Dallas and Frankston. The current time is 21:40:46.

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.