How far is Dallas, TX from Wilmer, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Wilmer, TX is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Wilmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Wilmer.
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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 right to continue on I 45 South: Houston
2537 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on US Highway 75 Service Road West
829 ft · 17 sec · US Highway 75 Service Road West
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Turn right onto East Belt Line Road
1910 ft · 1 min · East Belt Line Road
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Turn left onto South Dallas Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · South Dallas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Dallas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Wilmer.
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.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
12.2 mi · 00h 14m
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 Wilmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Wilmer?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Hutchins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Dallas and 8.7 miles from Wilmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 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 Wilmer.
Stop Ideas Near Hutchins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hutchins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Wilmer. Straight-line distance: 15.15 mi (24.38 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 Wilmer
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 5,444 |
| Coordinates | 32.5890200, -96.6852700 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmer (-96.68527, 32.58902)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.85 | $5.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
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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