How far is Dallas, TX from Gorman, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Gorman, TX is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Gorman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Gorman.
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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 left to continue on I 30 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
59.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 16: Strawn, De Leon
130 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Old Highway 16
560 ft · 20 sec · Old Highway 16
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Turn left onto State Highway 16 South
16.2 mi · 19 min · State Highway 16 South
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Turn right onto FM 8
1.2 km · 1 min · FM 8
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Continue on FM 8
2.6 mi · 5 min · FM 8
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 8
4.2 mi · 7 min · Farm-to-Market Road 8
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Continue on Kent Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Kent Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kent Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Gorman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
59.4 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Gorman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Gorman?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Weatherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Dallas and 65.6 miles from Gorman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Gorman.
Stop Ideas Near Weatherford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weatherford.
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Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Gorman. Straight-line distance: 115.52 mi (185.91 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 Gorman
City in Eastland County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,033 |
| Coordinates | 32.2137500, -98.6706100 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gorman (-98.67061, 32.21375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.64 | $39.29 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.21 | $42.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.45 | $36.90 |
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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