How far is Dallas, TX from Ponder, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Ponder, TX is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Ponder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Ponder.
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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
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
2321 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1854 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto South FM 156
10.7 mi · 15 min · South FM 156
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 156
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Ponder.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Ponder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Ponder?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 23.7 miles from Dallas and 23.7 miles from Ponder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.31 one way or $12.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Ponder.
Stop Ideas Near Southlake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
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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 Ponder. Straight-line distance: 39.23 mi (63.13 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 Ponder
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,415 |
| Coordinates | 33.1829000, -97.2872400 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponder (-97.28724, 33.1829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
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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