How far is Dallas, TX from Meridian, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Meridian, TX is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Johnson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Meridian.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Elm Street
709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South
835 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
101 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
31.8 mi · 37 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 Business: Cleburne
2228 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on East US Highway 67
1.2 mi · 2 min · East US Highway 67
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Continue on East Henderson Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Henderson Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on TX 174
1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 174
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Continue on North State Highway 174
6.1 mi · 9 min · North State Highway 174
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Continue on TX-174
27 mi · 35 min · TX-174
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Morgan Street
2807 ft · 53 sec · Morgan Street
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Meridian.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
31.8 mi · 00h 37m
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 Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Meridian?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Keene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Dallas and 44.1 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.75 one way or $23.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Keene
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Keene.
Cleburne
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Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 77.4 mi (124.57 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 Meridian
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 31.9232100, -97.6566900 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meridian (-97.65669, 31.92321)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.22 | $26.45 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.28 | $28.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
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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