How far is Denton, TX from Carrollton, TX?
The driving distance from Denton, TX to Carrollton, TX is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denton and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denton and Carrollton.
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Start on West Hickory Street
116 m · 20 sec · West Hickory Street
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Turn right onto South Austin Street
62 m · 11 sec · South Austin Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
567 ft · 30 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
2745 ft · 1 min · South Elm Street
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Turn left onto Eagle Drive
573 ft · 10 sec · Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto Dallas Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dallas Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35E South, US 77 South
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway
13.8 mi · 15 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road, Crosby Road
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35E
1.1 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35E
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Turn left onto West Belt Line Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Belt Line Road
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Turn slight left
83 m · 17 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East Belt Line Road
155 m · 14 sec · East Belt Line Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Belt Line Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denton and Carrollton.
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.
South Stemmons Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway
13.8 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Denton and Partly Sunny near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Denton to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Highland Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Denton and 12.4 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.34 one way or $6.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Denton and Partly Sunny near Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Southlake
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Village.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denton and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 22.87 mi (36.81 km).
#1 Denton
The seventh most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 147,515 |
| Coordinates | 33.2148400, -97.1330700 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carrollton
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 139,892 |
| Coordinates | 32.9537300, -96.8902800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-96.89028, 32.95373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.84 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
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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