How far is Dallas, TX from Parker, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Parker, TX is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Parker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Parker.
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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 right to continue on I 35E South
101 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue
2197 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto North Loop Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Continue on Marlin Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Memorial Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
11.2 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right toward TX OSR
1377 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on South State Highway 6
1334 ft · 37 sec · South State Highway 6
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Turn right onto West Old San Antonio Road
8 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road
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Turn right
3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 50
1.9 mi · 3 min · Farm to Market Road 50
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market Road 50
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Parker.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Parker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Parker?
The road trip is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Dallas and 89.8 miles from Parker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.00 one way or $47.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Parker.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Parker. Straight-line distance: 151.42 mi (243.69 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 Parker
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,442 |
| Coordinates | 30.6049200, -96.5216300 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parker (-96.52163, 30.60492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $24.00 | $47.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.15 | $58.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.36 | $50.71 |
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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