How far is Dallas, TX from Runaway Bay, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Runaway Bay, TX is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Runaway Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Runaway Bay.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 35E North
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto I 35E North
2392 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
28 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit straight toward FM 51: Weatherford, Gainesville
814 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on South Highway 287
57 m · 7 sec · South Highway 287
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Continue on South US Highway 287
1386 ft · 35 sec · South US Highway 287
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Turn left onto West Business 380
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Business 380
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Turn left onto West US Highway 380
16.4 mi · 21 min · West US Highway 380
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Turn right onto Tryall Drive
149 m · 22 sec · Tryall Drive
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Turn left onto Half Moon Way
782 ft · 34 sec · Half Moon Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Half Moon Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Runaway Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 81 North
Continue straight
28 mi · 00h 31m
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 near Runaway Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Runaway Bay?
The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Haslet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Dallas and 41.4 miles from Runaway Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.03 one way or $22.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Runaway Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Haslet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
Roanoke City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haslet.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Runaway Bay. Straight-line distance: 67.57 mi (108.74 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 Runaway Bay
City in the United States
| Population | 1,627 |
| Coordinates | 33.1678900, -97.8783700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Runaway Bay (-97.87837, 33.16789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.03 | $22.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.42 | $24.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $13.41 | $26.81 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
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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