How far is Dallas, TX from Mesquite, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Mesquite, TX is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Mesquite.
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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 right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South
1741 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 352: Scyene Road, Military Parkway
1300 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Rodeo Center Boulevard
113 m · 14 sec · Rodeo Center Boulevard
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Turn left onto Military Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Military Parkway
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Continue on West Davis Street
1995 ft · 1 min · West Davis Street
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Turn left onto South Galloway Avenue
62 m · 6 sec · South Galloway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Galloway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Mesquite.
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
Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
5.85 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Balch Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Dallas and 7.3 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mesquite.
Stop Ideas Near Balch Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Balch Springs.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 12.1 mi (19.48 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 Mesquite
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 138,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.7668000, -96.5991600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mesquite (-96.59916, 32.7668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
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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