How far is Dallas, TX from Rendon, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Rendon, TX is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
40.77 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.04 mi
46.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.04 mi
Kilometers
46.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.77 mi
Kilometers
65.62 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rendon
Sat, Apr 25, 3:17 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Sat, Apr 25, 4:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-25T14:26
Arrive Rendon
Sat, Apr 25, 3:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Lakeview
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Dallas
20.4 mi
00h 25m
To Rendon
20.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Rendon.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E

    100 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South

    835 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    101 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard

    566 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2258 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    16.6 mi · 18 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Forest Hill Drive

    1714 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 820

    769 ft · 23 sec · Southeast Loop 820

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Forest Hill Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Forest Hill Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Rendon Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Rendon Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Rendon Bloodworth Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Rendon Bloodworth Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rendon Bloodworth Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
16.6 mi · 41%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.13 mi · 15%
Marvin D Love Freeway
4.51 mi · 11%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.29 mi · 11%
Rendon Road
3.9 mi · 10%
Forest Hill Drive
2.95 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

16.6 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeview
00h 25m from Dallas
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rendon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Rendon?

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Dallas and 20.4 miles from Rendon.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rendon.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeview

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lakeview, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

19 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

32 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

36 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Rendon. Straight-line distance: 29.04 mi (46.74 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
Rendon

#2 Rendon

Census designated place

Population12,552
Coordinates32.5762500, -97.2414000
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Rendon (-97.2414, 32.57625)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.45 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.88
2.88 gal · 10.9 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.44 $10.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.12 $12.25
Premium $4.59 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $3.99 $5.75 $11.50

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Rendon. The current time is 14:26:18.

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.