How far is Dallas, TX from Shady Shores, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Shady Shores, TX is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Shady Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Shady Shores.
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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 right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
24.3 mi · 27 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
806 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway
1 km · 56 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
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Turn right onto West Swisher Road
2784 ft · 56 sec · West Swisher Road
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Turn left onto North Shady Shores Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · North Shady Shores Road
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
1157 ft · 51 sec · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
1989 ft · 1 min · Lakeshore Road
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Turn right onto Jones Street
73 m · 14 sec · Jones Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
54 m · 8 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Shady Shores.
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.
North Stemmons Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
24.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shady Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Shady Shores?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Dallas and 16.3 miles from Shady Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shady Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrollton.
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Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Shady Shores. Straight-line distance: 29.38 mi (47.29 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 Shady Shores
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,958 |
| Coordinates | 33.1651200, -97.0294500 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Shores (-97.02945, 33.16512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.33 | $10.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
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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