How far is Dallas, TX from Sherwood Shores, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Sherwood Shores, TX is about 97 miles (156.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.03 mi
01h 47m
Flight
73.88 mi
118.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.88 mi
Kilometers
118.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.03 mi
Kilometers
156.15 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherwood Shores
Sun, Nov 8, 11:22 AM CST
Return by in Dallas
Sun, Nov 8, 1:10 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-11-08T09:35
Arrive Sherwood Shores
Sun, Nov 8, 11:22 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM CST
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
Van Alstyne
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Dallas
48.6 mi
00h 53m
To Sherwood Shores
48.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Sherwood Shores.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    132 m · 14 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McKinney Avenue

    1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Hall Street, Lemmon Avenue

    898 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto North Central Expressway

    44.7 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway

    10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Bonham, Gainesville

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway

    1687 ft · 43 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Highway 82

    1497 ft · 32 sec · East Highway 82

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    559 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Buck Owens Freeway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · East Buck Owens Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Union Street, Madill

    1134 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    48 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highway 377 North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Highway 377 North

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 377

    12.8 mi · 14 min · US Highway 377

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Circle

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Circle

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Expressway
44.7 mi · 46%
East Buck Owens Freeway
16.5 mi · 17%
US Highway 377
12.8 mi · 13%
South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 10%
South Sam Rayburn Freeway
8.82 mi · 9%
Hillcrest Circle
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Central Expressway

Merge slight right onto North Central Expressway

44.7 mi · 00h 48m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Alstyne
00h 53m from Dallas
Leave By
2:54 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Sherwood Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Sherwood Shores?

The road trip is about 97 miles (156.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Van Alstyne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Dallas and 48.5 miles from Sherwood Shores.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.13 one way or $24.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Sherwood Shores.

Stop Ideas Near Van Alstyne

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 Van Alstyne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park
City of Anna City Hall
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

City of Anna City Hall

Anna , TX
101 S Powell Pkwy, Anna, TX 75409
Rating 2.4/5 10 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Alstyne.

RAIL

Gainesville

57 mi away
605 East California Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

70 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

75 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

75 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Sherwood Shores. Straight-line distance: 73.88 mi (118.9 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 Sherwood Shores

Sherwood Shores is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8523200, -96.8177800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Sherwood Shores (-96.81778, 33.85232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $12.13
Round trip
$24.26
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $12.13 $24.26
Mid-grade $4.06 $13.89 $27.78
Premium $4.44 $15.18 $30.36
Diesel $5.65 $19.33 $38.65

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Sherwood Shores. The current time is 09:35:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.