How far is Denison, TX from Sherman, TX?

The driving distance from Denison, TX to Sherman, TX is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.7 mi
00h 16m
Flight
9.27 mi
14.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.27 mi
Kilometers
14.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.7 mi
Kilometers
18.83 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Denison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denison
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Sherman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Denison
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Knollwood
TX

Village in the United States

From Denison
5.8 mi
00h 08m
To Sherman
5.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Denison and Sherman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denison and Sherman.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Austin Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Austin Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Eisenhower Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · South Eisenhower Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 91: Texoma Parkway

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 91 South: Sherman

    832 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Texoma Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Texoma Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Grayson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Grayson Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway

    679 ft · 16 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 75 South

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Sam Rayburn Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 131: North Travis Street

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway

    1502 ft · 38 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Travis Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Travis Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Lamar Street

    12 m · 1 sec · East Lamar Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denison and Sherman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
128.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Sam Rayburn Freeway
4.06 mi · 35%
South Eisenhower Parkway
2.03 mi · 17%
Texoma Parkway
1.63 mi · 14%
Grayson Drive
1.18 mi · 10%
North Austin Avenue
1.1 mi · 9%
North Travis Street
0.85 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Sam Rayburn Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway

3.65 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knollwood
00h 08m from Denison
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Denison and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denison to Sherman?

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Knollwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Denison and 5.8 miles from Sherman.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Denison and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherman.

Stop Ideas Near Knollwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Knollwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

49 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Ardmore station

71 mi away
251 East Main St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

100 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

103 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denison and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 9.27 mi (14.92 km).

Denison

#1 Denison

City in Texas, United States

Population25,792
Coordinates33.7556600, -96.5366600
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Sherman

#2 Sherman

A city in Grayson County, Texas.

Population45,136
Coordinates33.6356600, -96.6088800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Denison (-96.53666, 33.75566)
End: Sherman (-96.60888, 33.63566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.56 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.10
0.82 gal · 3.12 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.55 $3.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.74 $3.49
Premium $4.59 $1.88 $3.76
Diesel $3.99 $1.64 $3.27

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Denison and Sherman. The current time is 01:12:37.

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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.