How far is Dallas, TX from Reno, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Reno, TX is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
53.21 mi
01h 04m
Flight
46.09 mi
74.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.09 mi
Kilometers
74.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.21 mi
Kilometers
85.64 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reno
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 10:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-19T08:10
Arrive Reno
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Richland Hills
TX

The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Dallas
26.6 mi
00h 32m
To Reno
26.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 35E North

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street

    2351 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway

    885 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Northwest Loop 820

    103 m · 7 sec · Northwest Loop 820

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lake Worth Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward Jacksboro Highway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 730: Boyd

    560 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Northwest Parkway

    148 m · 13 sec · Northwest Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Boyd Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Boyd Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Reno Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Reno Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Reno Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SH 183 TEXpress
16.5 mi · 31%
Jacksboro Highway
8.81 mi · 17%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 13%
Jim Wright Freeway
5.69 mi · 11%
North Stemmons Freeway
3.51 mi · 7%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

SH 183 TEXpress

Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

14.9 mi · 00h 15m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
46.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Richland Hills
00h 32m from Dallas
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Reno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

North Richland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Dallas and 26.7 miles from Reno.

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

The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Reno.

Stop Ideas Near North Richland Hills

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 North Richland Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Arlington City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Arlington City Hall

Arlington , TX
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Rating 3.8/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Richland Hills.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

13 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

40 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

56 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Reno. Straight-line distance: 46.09 mi (74.17 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
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#2 Reno

City in Parker County, Texas, United States

Population2,720
Coordinates32.9442900, -97.5772500
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Reno (-97.57725, 32.94429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.10
Round trip
$14.21
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.10 $14.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.99 $15.99
Premium $4.59 $8.63 $17.26
Diesel $3.99 $7.51 $15.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Reno. The current time is 08:10:36.

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.