How far is Dallas, TX from Parker, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Parker, TX is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
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
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
17.1 mi · 18 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Parker Road
1103 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Central Expressway
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Turn slight right onto Parker Road East
150 m · 23 sec
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Turn right onto East Parker Road
5.2 mi · 10 min · East Parker Road
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Turn left onto Church Lane
18 m · 3 sec · Church Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Parker.
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
17.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
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 24.7 miles (39.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 12.4 miles from Dallas and 12.3 miles from Parker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 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 Richardson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
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 Parker. Straight-line distance: 21.65 mi (34.85 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 | 4,352 |
| Coordinates | 33.0554000, -96.6219400 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parker (-96.62194, 33.0554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
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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