How far is Dallas, TX from Midlothian, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Midlothian, TX is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.03 mi
00h 29m
Flight
23.48 mi
37.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.48 mi
Kilometers
37.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.03 mi
Kilometers
40.28 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midlothian
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-19T11:56
Arrive Midlothian
Sun, Apr 19, 12:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
River Oaks
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
12.6 mi
00h 14m
To Midlothian
12.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Midlothian.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E

    100 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South

    835 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    101 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard

    566 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

    9.7 mi · 10 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Ninth Street

    863 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 67

    127 m · 15 sec · North US Highway 67

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    1109 ft · 28 sec · North 9th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 8th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
9.74 mi · 39%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.32 mi · 21%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.29 mi · 17%
East S G Alexander Freeway
2.09 mi · 8%
South Stemmons Freeway
0.85 mi · 3%
North 8th Street
0.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

9.74 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Oaks
00h 14m from Dallas
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Midlothian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Midlothian?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

River Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Dallas and 12.5 miles from Midlothian.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Midlothian.

Stop Ideas Near River Oaks

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 River Oaks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 12.6 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.3 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Ovilla City Hall
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Ovilla City Hall

Ovilla , TX
105 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Ovilla, TX 75154
Rating 3.3/5 9 reviews Fire station,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Oaks.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

41 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Midlothian. Straight-line distance: 23.48 mi (37.78 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
Midlothian

#2 Midlothian

City in Texas, United States

Population35,146
Coordinates32.4823600, -96.9944500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Midlothian (-96.99445, 32.48236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.65
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.33 $6.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.74 $7.48
Premium $4.59 $4.04 $8.08
Diesel $3.99 $3.51 $7.03

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Midlothian. The current time is 11:56:31.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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