How far is Dallas, TX from Grandview, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Grandview, TX is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
49.4 mi
00h 58m
Flight
41.54 mi
66.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.54 mi
Kilometers
66.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.4 mi
Kilometers
79.5 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grandview
Sun, May 3, 6:55 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Sun, May 3, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-05-03T05:56
Arrive Grandview
Sun, May 3, 6:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Midlothian
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Dallas
24.7 mi
00h 29m
To Grandview
24.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E

    100 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South

    835 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    101 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard

    566 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

    24.2 mi · 27 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Baugh Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Baugh Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East College Street

    552 ft · 15 sec · East College Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Sparks Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Sparks Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Parkway Drive

    772 ft · 15 sec · South Parkway Drive

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    148 m · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    808 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    806 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 916: Maypearl

    911 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto East Criner Street

    2578 ft · 54 sec · East Criner Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
24.2 mi · 49%
I 35W South
8.39 mi · 17%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.32 mi · 11%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.29 mi · 9%
East S G Alexander Freeway
2.09 mi · 4%
South Stemmons Freeway
0.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

24.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midlothian
00h 29m from Dallas
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Dallas and Mostly Clear near Grandview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Midlothian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Dallas and 24.7 miles from Grandview.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Dallas and Mostly Clear near Grandview.

Stop Ideas Near Midlothian

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Midlothian, 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 Midlothian.

RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

37 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

39 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

43 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Grandview. Straight-line distance: 41.54 mi (66.85 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
Grandview

#2 Grandview

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States of America

Population1,817
Coordinates32.2704200, -97.1791800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Grandview (-97.17918, 32.27042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.15
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.58 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.59 $7.99 $15.98
Diesel $3.99 $6.95 $13.90

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Grandview. The current time is 05:56:35.

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.