How far is Dallas, TX from Northlake, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Northlake, TX is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 00h 56m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Northlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Northlake.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 35E North
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto I 35E North
2392 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress
22.9 mi · 25 min · SH 114 TEXpress
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Keep slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North
641 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35W
1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 35W
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W North
1747 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 407: Argyle, Justin
1247 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto FM 407
1.8 mi · 3 min · FM 407
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Turn right onto Faught Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Faught Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Robson Ranch Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Robson Ranch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Florance Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Northlake.
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.
SH 114 TEXpress
Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress
22.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Northlake?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Southlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Dallas and 22.4 miles from Northlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northlake.
Stop Ideas Near Southlake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
The Keller Watertower
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southlake.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Northlake. Straight-line distance: 35.69 mi (57.44 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 Northlake
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,354 |
| Coordinates | 33.1273400, -97.2655700 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northlake (-97.26557, 33.12734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
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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