How far is Dallas, TX from Mineral Wells, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Mineral Wells, TX is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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 39m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Mineral Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Mineral Wells.
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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 left to continue on I 30 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
15.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ric Williamson Memorial Highway, Old Brock Road
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on West Interstate 20
871 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Mineral Wells Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Mineral Wells Highway
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Continue on Highway 180 East
2.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 180 East
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Continue on East Hubbard Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Hubbard Street
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Turn left onto South Oak Avenue
85 m · 11 sec · South Oak Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast 1st Street
10 m · 1 sec · Southeast 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Mineral Wells.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tom Landry Freeway
Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 00h 35m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Mineral Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Mineral Wells?
The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
White Settlement is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Dallas and 41.1 miles from Mineral Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.96 one way or $21.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Mineral Wells.
Stop Ideas Near White Settlement
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 White Settlement.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Mineral Wells. Straight-line distance: 75.88 mi (122.12 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 Mineral Wells
City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States
| Population | 15,219 |
| Coordinates | 32.8084600, -98.1128200 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mineral Wells (-98.11282, 32.80846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.96 | $21.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.33 | $24.66 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
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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