How far is Dallas, TX from Murphy, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Murphy, TX is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Murphy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Murphy.
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Start on North Lamar Street
132 m · 14 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto McKinney Avenue
1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Hall Street, Lemmon Avenue
898 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Central Expressway
15.3 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1248 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpike
1942 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
1637 ft · 20 sec · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit right toward Jupiter Road
1530 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway
2952 ft · 52 sec · President George Bush Highway
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Turn left onto North Jupiter Road
1920 ft · 47 sec · North Jupiter Road
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Turn right onto East Plano Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Plano Parkway
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Continue on 14th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 14th Street
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Continue on West FM 544
1.1 km · 1 min · West FM 544
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Turn left onto North Murphy Road
1999 ft · 59 sec · North Murphy Road
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Continue on North Murphy Road
654 ft · 20 sec · North Murphy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Murphy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Murphy.
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.
North Central Expressway
Merge slight right onto North Central Expressway
15.3 mi · 00h 16m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murphy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Murphy?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Dallas and 11.7 miles from Murphy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murphy.
Stop Ideas Near Richardson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
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Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richardson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Murphy. Straight-line distance: 19.58 mi (31.51 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 Murphy
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 20,844 |
| Coordinates | 33.0151200, -96.6130500 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murphy (-96.61305, 33.01512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
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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