How far is Dallas, TX from Glenn Heights, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Glenn Heights, TX is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Glenn Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Glenn Heights.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Elm Street
709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South
835 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
101 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
13.5 mi · 15 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bear Creek Road
1445 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on South Beckley Road
2060 ft · 45 sec · South Beckley Road
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Turn right onto East Bear Creek Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Bear Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Hampton Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Hampton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Hampton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Glenn Heights.
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.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
13.5 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Glenn Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Glenn Heights?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Duncanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Dallas and 9.6 miles from Glenn Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Glenn Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Duncanville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duncanville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Glenn Heights. Straight-line distance: 16.45 mi (26.47 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 Glenn Heights
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,333 |
| Coordinates | 32.5487500, -96.8566700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenn Heights (-96.85667, 32.54875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
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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