How far is Dallas, TX from Hutchins, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Hutchins, TX is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.79 mi
00h 16m
Flight
10.72 mi
17.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.72 mi
Kilometers
17.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.79 mi
Kilometers
20.58 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchins
Mon, May 25, 11:56 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Tue, May 26, 12:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-05-25T23:40
Arrive Hutchins
Mon, May 25, 11:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Cockrell Hill
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
6.4 mi
00h 08m
To Hutchins
6.4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
87°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    132 m · 14 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McKinney Avenue

    1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2537 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Dowdy Ferry Road, Palestine Street

    1301 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Dallas Street

    1001 ft · 29 sec · East Dallas Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Palestine Street

    87 m · 12 sec · East Palestine Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    20 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
10.9 mi · 85%
I 45 South
0.48 mi · 4%
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
0.41 mi · 3%
Dowdy Ferry Road
0.25 mi · 2%
US 75 North
0.23 mi · 2%
McKinney Avenue
0.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

7.8 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cockrell Hill
00h 08m from Dallas
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dallas and Sunny near Hutchins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Cockrell Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Dallas and 6.4 miles from Hutchins.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Sunny near Hutchins.

Stop Ideas Near Cockrell Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cockrell Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 5.3 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.1 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cockrell Hill.

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

9 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

26 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

41 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Hutchins. Straight-line distance: 10.72 mi (17.26 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
Hutchins

#2 Hutchins

City in Texas

Population6,020
Coordinates32.6493000, -96.7130500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Hutchins (-96.71305, 32.6493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.71 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.40
0.9 gal · 3.42 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.70 $3.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.91 $3.83
Premium $4.59 $2.07 $4.13
Diesel $3.99 $1.80 $3.59

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Hutchins. The current time is 23:40:37.

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.