How far is Dallas, TX from Pilot Point, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Pilot Point, TX is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.89 mi
01h 08m
Flight
43.31 mi
69.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.31 mi
Kilometers
69.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.89 mi
Kilometers
81.9 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pilot Point
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-23T02:05
Arrive Pilot Point
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Frisco
TX

Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.

From Dallas
25.5 mi
00h 34m
To Pilot Point
25.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Pilot Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Pilot Point.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 35E North

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto I 35E North

    2392 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on DNT: Dallas North Tollway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Dallas North Tollway

    30.6 mi · 34 min · Dallas North Tollway

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Dallas Parkway

    11 mi · 18 min · South Dallas Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto FM 455 East

    6.8 mi · 12 min · FM 455 East

  8. 8

    Continue on East Liberty Street

    2597 ft · 54 sec · East Liberty Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Harrison Street

    84 m · 11 sec · South Harrison Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Liberty Street

    1853 ft · 37 sec · East Liberty Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    54 m · 4 sec · South Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Pilot Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas North Tollway
30.6 mi · 60%
South Dallas Parkway
11 mi · 22%
FM 455 East
6.85 mi · 13%
East Liberty Street
0.84 mi · 2%
DNT
0.73 mi · 1%
I 35E North
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dallas North Tollway

Continue on Dallas North Tollway

30.6 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frisco
00h 34m from Dallas
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pilot Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Pilot Point?

The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Dallas and 25.4 miles from Pilot Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pilot Point.

Stop Ideas Near Frisco

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Frisco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Richardson City Hall

Richardson , TX
411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Rating 4.7/5 39 reviews City government office,City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frisco.

BUS

Dallas, TX

41 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

44 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Pilot Point. Straight-line distance: 43.31 mi (69.7 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Pilot Point

#2 Pilot Point

City in Alaska

Population4,673
Coordinates33.3965000, -96.9605600
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Pilot Point (-96.96056, 33.3965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.8 L · about $6.80
Round trip
$13.60
3.6 gal · 13.6 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.80 $13.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.65 $15.31
Premium $4.59 $8.26 $16.53
Diesel $3.99 $7.19 $14.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Pilot Point. The current time is 02:05:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.