How far is Dallas, TX from Terrell, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Terrell, TX is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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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
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Town in Dallas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Terrell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Terrell.
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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 right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80 East: Terrell
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto South Virginia Street
16 m · 3 sec · South Virginia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Virginia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Terrell.
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.
US 80 East
Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
19.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terrell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Terrell?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Sunnyvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Dallas and 16.4 miles from Terrell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Terrell.
Stop Ideas Near Sunnyvale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Dallas Water Utilities Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunnyvale.
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Terrell. Straight-line distance: 31.05 mi (49.97 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 Terrell
Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States
| Population | 19,693 |
| Coordinates | 32.7359600, -96.2752600 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terrell (-96.27526, 32.73596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
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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