How far is Dallas, TX from Gunter, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Gunter, TX is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Gunter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Gunter.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 35E North
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto I 35E North
2392 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on DNT: Dallas North Tollway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Dallas North Tollway
30.6 mi · 34 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · South Dallas Parkway
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Turn right onto West Outer Loop
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Outer Loop
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Turn left onto South Preston Road
11 mi · 14 min · South Preston Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1460 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
20 m · 3 sec · North 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Gunter.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dallas North Tollway
Continue on Dallas North Tollway
30.6 mi · 00h 34m
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 Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Gunter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Gunter?
The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Dallas and 24.9 miles from Gunter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Gunter.
Stop Ideas Near Frisco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frisco.
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Mesquite, TX
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Gunter. Straight-line distance: 46.06 mi (74.13 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 Gunter
City in Wood County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,748 |
| Coordinates | 33.4478900, -96.7474900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gunter (-96.74749, 33.44789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 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 37m |
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 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
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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