How far is Dallas, TX from Rockwall, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Rockwall, TX is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Rockwall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Rockwall.
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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
13.9 mi · 16 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 740: Ridge Road
1603 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
615 ft · 14 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto South Goliad Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Goliad Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
158 m · 19 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Fannin Street
80 m · 10 sec · South Fannin Street
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Turn left onto East Rusk Street
92 m · 5 sec · East Rusk Street
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Rockwall.
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.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
13.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockwall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Rockwall?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Dallas and 12.4 miles from Rockwall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockwall.
Stop Ideas Near Centerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Dallas City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Rockwall. Straight-line distance: 22.59 mi (36.36 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 Rockwall
A city in Rockwall County, Texas.
| Population | 47,415 |
| Coordinates | 32.9312300, -96.4597100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockwall (-96.45971, 32.93123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
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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