How far is Dallas, TX from Tom Bean, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Tom Bean, TX is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Tom Bean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Tom Bean.
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Start on North Lamar Street
132 m · 14 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto McKinney Avenue
1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Hall Street, Lemmon Avenue
898 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Central Expressway
44.7 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
6.6 mi · 7 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 381: Haning Street
1231 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Collins Freeway
1.5 km · 2 min · South Collins Freeway
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Turn right onto West Haning Street
1464 ft · 37 sec · West Haning Street
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Turn left onto North Denny Street
1358 ft · 24 sec · North Denny Street
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Turn right onto East Young Street
7.8 mi · 11 min · East Young Street
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Continue on King Street
147 m · 15 sec · King Street
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Turn left onto Lyon Street
64 m · 4 sec · Lyon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lyon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Tom Bean.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Tom Bean.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Tom Bean?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Dallas and 31.2 miles from Tom Bean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.31 one way or $16.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Tom Bean.
Stop Ideas Near McKinney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
US Post Office
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McKinney.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Tom Bean. Straight-line distance: 54.24 mi (87.29 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 Tom Bean
City in Grayson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 33.5201100, -96.4838700 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tom Bean (-96.48387, 33.52011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.35 | $18.71 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
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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