How far is Dallas, TX from Whitesboro, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Whitesboro, TX is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.44 mi
01h 30m
Flight
60.61 mi
97.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.61 mi
Kilometers
97.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.44 mi
Kilometers
129.45 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitesboro
Sun, May 24, 5:11 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Sun, May 24, 6:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-05-24T15:40
Arrive Whitesboro
Sun, May 24, 5:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Melissa
TX

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
40.3 mi
00h 45m
To Whitesboro
40.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Whitesboro.

  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

    6.4 mi · 7 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 56: Lamar Street, Houston Street

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    1384 ft · 37 sec · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Houston Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · West Houston Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 56

    13.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 56

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Union Street

    45 m · 3 sec · North Union Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Expressway
44.7 mi · 56%
State Highway 56
13.9 mi · 17%
South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 13%
South Sam Rayburn Freeway
6.64 mi · 8%
West Houston Street
2.8 mi · 3%
US 75 North
0.69 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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melissa
00h 45m from Dallas
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Partly Sunny near Whitesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Whitesboro?

The road trip is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Melissa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Dallas and 40.1 miles from Whitesboro.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Partly Sunny near Whitesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Melissa

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 Melissa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
City of McKinney
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

City of McKinney

McKinney , TX
222 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Mckinney City Office

McKinney , TX
301 N McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75069
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City tax office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.7 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melissa.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

55 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

60 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Gainesville

65 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Whitesboro. Straight-line distance: 60.61 mi (97.54 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
Whitesboro

#2 Whitesboro

City in Grayson County, Texas, United States

Population4,149
Coordinates33.6562200, -96.9069500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Whitesboro (-96.90695, 33.65622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.74 L · about $10.73
Round trip
$21.46
5.68 gal · 21.48 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.73 $21.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.08 $24.15
Premium $4.59 $13.04 $26.08
Diesel $3.99 $11.34 $22.68

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Whitesboro. The current time is 15:40:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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