How far is Dallas, TX from Lone Star, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Lone Star, TX is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.71 mi
02h 24m
Flight
107.31 mi
172.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.31 mi
Kilometers
172.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.71 mi
Kilometers
197.49 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lone Star
Mon, Nov 9, 1:03 AM CST
Return by in Dallas
Mon, Nov 9, 3:27 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-11-08T22:39
Arrive Lone Star
Mon, Nov 9, 1:03 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM CST
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
Campbell
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Dallas
61.3 mi
01h 12m
To Lone Star
61.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Lone Star.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1797 ft · 53 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    1025 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East

    2136 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    48.1 mi · 51 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 24, FM 1737: Commerce, Paris

    743 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris

    48.2 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Hearne Avenue

    157 m · 10 sec · East Hearne Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 271

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 271

  14. 14

    Turn right

    8.8 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right

    1063 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
54 mi · 44%
TX 24
48.3 mi · 39%
North US Highway 271
6.26 mi · 5%
North Main Street
2.27 mi · 2%
Commerce Street
0.86 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

TX 24

Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris

48.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
107.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Campbell
01h 12m from Dallas
Leave By
1:42 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Lone Star.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Lone Star?

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Campbell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Dallas and 61.4 miles from Lone Star.

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

The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.21 one way or $30.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Lone Star.

Stop Ideas Near Campbell

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

69 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

90 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

90 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Lone Star. Straight-line distance: 107.31 mi (172.7 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
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#2 Lone Star

Lone Star is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.7856600, -95.3877300
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Lone Star (-95.38773, 33.78566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.39 L · about $15.21
Round trip
$30.41
8.66 gal · 32.78 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.51 $15.21 $30.41
Mid-grade $4.03 $17.44 $34.88
Premium $4.41 $19.09 $38.18
Diesel $5.62 $24.35 $48.70

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Lone Star. The current time is 22:39:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.