How far is Dallas, TX from Lavon, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Lavon, TX is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Lavon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Lavon.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1797 ft · 53 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Commerce Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East
2136 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 740: Ridge Road
1603 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
615 ft · 14 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto South Goliad Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · South Goliad Street
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Continue on State Highway 205
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 205
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Turn right onto South State Highway 78
1.1 km · 1 min · South State Highway 78
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Turn right onto Burnett Drive
48 m · 8 sec · Burnett Drive
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1974 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2533 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Forder Court
43 m · 6 sec · Forder Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forder Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Lavon.
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.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
13.9 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lavon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Lavon?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Rowlett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Dallas and 16.3 miles from Lavon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 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 Lavon.
Stop Ideas Near Rowlett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Lavon. Straight-line distance: 27.43 mi (44.15 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 Lavon
City in Collin County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,993 |
| Coordinates | 33.0276200, -96.4341500 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lavon (-96.43415, 33.02762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
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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