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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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Austin Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · North Austin Avenue
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Continue on South Eisenhower Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · South Eisenhower Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 91: Texoma Parkway
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 91 South: Sherman
832 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Texoma Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Texoma Parkway
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Turn right onto Grayson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grayson Drive
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Turn left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
679 ft · 16 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward US 75 South
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 131: North Travis Street
1199 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
1502 ft · 38 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Turn left onto North Travis Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Travis Street
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Turn left onto East Lamar Street
12 m · 1 sec · East Lamar Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Knollwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denison and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 9.27 mi (14.92 km).
#1 Denison
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 25,792 |
| Coordinates | 33.7556600, -96.5366600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sherman
A city in Grayson County, Texas.
| Population | 45,136 |
| Coordinates | 33.6356600, -96.6088800 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherman (-96.60888, 33.63566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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