How far is Dallas, TX from Granger, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Granger, TX is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.88 mi
02h 52m
Flight
147.51 mi
237.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.51 mi
Kilometers
237.4 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.88 mi
Kilometers
252.48 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granger
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Granger
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
West
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas

From Dallas
78.6 mi
01h 26m
To Granger
78.3 mi
01h 26m

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
79°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 Granger.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    26.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 363: H.K. Dodgen Loop

    1556 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North General Bruce Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest H K Dodgen Loop

    155 m · 18 sec · Northwest H K Dodgen Loop

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast H K Dodgen Loop

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast H K Dodgen Loop

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 95

    12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 95

  17. 17

    Continue on North Franklin Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 95

    4.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 95

  19. 19

    Continue on North Dalton Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Dalton Street

  20. 20

    Continue on TX 95

    3.5 mi · 4 min · TX 95

  21. 21

    Continue on North Commerce Street

    3055 ft · 1 min · North Commerce Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Davilla Street

    24 m · 2 sec · East Davilla Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Davilla Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 57%
Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 17%
State Highway 95
16.9 mi · 11%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
Northeast H K Dodgen Loop
6.5 mi · 4%
TX 95
3.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89.3 mi · 01h 32m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
01h 26m from Dallas
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Dallas and 78.3 miles from Granger.

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

The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 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 Granger.

Stop Ideas Near West

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

28 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

50 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Cleburne

67 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Temple

82 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Granger. Straight-line distance: 147.51 mi (237.4 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
Granger

#2 Granger

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

Population1,514
Coordinates30.7176900, -97.4427800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Granger (-97.44278, 30.71769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.96 L · about $20.94
Round trip
$41.87
11.08 gal · 41.92 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.94 $41.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.11
Premium $4.59 $25.43 $50.87
Diesel $3.99 $22.12 $44.24

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Granger. The current time is 23:36:20.

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.