How far is Dallas, TX from Lake Kiowa, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Lake Kiowa, TX is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
70.14 mi
01h 46m
Flight
56.14 mi
90.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.14 mi
Kilometers
90.35 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.14 mi
Kilometers
112.88 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Kiowa
Sat, Apr 18, 3:13 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-18T01:27
Arrive Lake Kiowa
Sat, Apr 18, 3:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Prosper
TX

Suburban town located in Collin and Denton counties, Texas

From Dallas
35.1 mi
00h 53m
To Lake Kiowa
35 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Lake Kiowa.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 35E North

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto I 35E North

    2392 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    30.6 mi · 34 min · Dallas North Tollway

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway

    11 mi · 18 min · South Dallas Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto FM 455 East

    6.8 mi · 12 min · FM 455 East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South US Highway 377

    11.6 mi · 17 min · South US Highway 377

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    1406 ft · 28 sec · West Locust Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 902

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Farm-to-Market Road 902

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 2134

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 2134

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 211

    51 m · 8 sec · County Road 211

  14. 14

    Turn right

    95 m · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Commanche Drive

    532 ft · 23 sec · Commanche Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Kiowa Drive East

    1.5 km · 4 min · Kiowa Drive East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Blackfoot Trail

    2525 ft · 2 min · Blackfoot Trail

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blackfoot Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas North Tollway
30.6 mi · 44%
South US Highway 377
11.6 mi · 16%
South Dallas Parkway
11 mi · 16%
FM 455 East
6.85 mi · 10%
Farm-to-Market Road 902
3.89 mi · 6%
County Road 2134
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prosper
00h 53m from Dallas
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Kiowa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Lake Kiowa?

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Prosper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Dallas and 35 miles from Lake Kiowa.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.37 one way or $18.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Kiowa.

Stop Ideas Near Prosper

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 Prosper and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 2.4 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

George A. Purefoy Municipal Center

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.4/5 20 reviews City Hall,City government office
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

The Colony Public Library and City Hall

The Colony , TX
6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056
Rating 4.8/5 53 reviews Public library
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prosper.

RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

51 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Gainesville

53 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Lake Kiowa. Straight-line distance: 56.14 mi (90.35 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
Lake Kiowa

#2 Lake Kiowa

Census designated place

Population1,906
Coordinates33.5770500, -97.0130600
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Lake Kiowa (-97.01306, 33.57705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $9.37
Round trip
$18.74
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.37 $18.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.54 $21.09
Premium $4.59 $11.39 $22.77
Diesel $3.99 $9.90 $19.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Lake Kiowa. The current time is 01:27:25.

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.