How far is Dallas, TX from Quinlan, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Quinlan, TX is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
A city in Rockwall County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Quinlan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Quinlan.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1797 ft · 53 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Commerce Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East
2136 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
16.9 mi · 19 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3549
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
2686 ft · 42 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn right onto Corporate Crossing
1.4 km · 1 min · Corporate Crossing
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Turn left onto State Highway 276
15.6 mi · 23 min · State Highway 276
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Continue on Quinlan Bypass
1566 ft · 32 sec · Quinlan Bypass
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Quinlan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
16.9 mi · 00h 19m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quinlan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Quinlan?
The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Rockwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Dallas and 21.9 miles from Quinlan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 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 Quinlan.
Stop Ideas Near Rockwall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockwall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Quinlan. Straight-line distance: 39.94 mi (64.28 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 Quinlan
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,545 |
| Coordinates | 32.9104000, -96.1355300 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quinlan (-96.13553, 32.9104)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
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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