How far is Dallas, TX from Preston, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Preston, TX is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Preston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Preston.
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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
44.7 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway
8.8 mi · 9 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Bonham, Gainesville
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
1687 ft · 43 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Turn left onto East Highway 82
1497 ft · 32 sec · East Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight left
559 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Buck Owens Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · East Buck Owens Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 289: Dallas, Pottsboro, North Texas Regional Airport
1525 ft · 42 sec
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Turn slight left onto TX 289 South: Dallas
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 289
6.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 289
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Turn right onto West FM 120
1060 ft · 26 sec · West FM 120
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Continue on West FM 120
158 m · 18 sec · West FM 120
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Turn right
139 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
547 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Preston Bend Road
9.9 mi · 18 min · Preston Bend Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Preston Bend Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Preston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Central Expressway
Merge slight right onto North Central Expressway
44.7 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Dallas and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Preston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Preston?
The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Anna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Dallas and 43.8 miles from Preston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Dallas and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Preston.
Stop Ideas Near Anna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza Park
City of McKinney
Mckinney City Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anna.
Mesquite, TX
Gainesville
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Preston. Straight-line distance: 76.61 mi (123.29 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 Preston
Preston is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8823200, -96.6330500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Preston (-96.63305, 33.88232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $3.49 | $10.78 | $21.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $17.32 | $34.63 |
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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