How far is Dallas, TX from Van Alstyne, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Van Alstyne, TX is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Van Alstyne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Van Alstyne.
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Start on North Lamar Street
132 m · 16 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
1.4 km · 54 sec · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 121: Van Alstyne Parkway
934 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto South Henry Hynds Expressway Frontage Road
1227 ft · 36 sec · South Henry Hynds Expressway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto West Marshall Drive
778 ft · 24 sec · West Marshall Drive
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Turn left onto South Hopson Street
1070 ft · 41 sec · South Hopson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Van Alstyne Parkway
1901 ft · 42 sec · West Van Alstyne Parkway
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Turn right onto North Waco Street
719 ft · 14 sec · North Waco Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Waco Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Van Alstyne.
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 Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Alstyne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Van Alstyne?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Dallas and 24.1 miles from Van Alstyne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Alstyne.
Stop Ideas Near Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allen.
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Dallas, TX
Union Station
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Van Alstyne. Straight-line distance: 46.07 mi (74.14 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 Van Alstyne
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 4,633 |
| Coordinates | 33.4215000, -96.5772100 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Alstyne (-96.57721, 33.4215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.80 | $15.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
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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