How far is DeSoto, TX from Mesquite, TX?
The driving distance from DeSoto, TX to Mesquite, TX is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeSoto and Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeSoto and Mesquite.
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Start on North Hampton Road
538 ft · 14 sec · North Hampton Road
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Turn right onto Lion Street
102 m · 12 sec · Lion Street
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Turn right onto North Lyndalyn Avenue
584 ft · 22 sec · North Lyndalyn Avenue
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Turn left onto East Belt Line Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Belt Line Road
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35E
2954 ft · 1 min · North Interstate 35E
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Turn straight onto I 35E North
1776 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport
2359 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
5 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 352: Scyene Road, Military Parkway
1055 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Military Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Military Parkway
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Continue on West Davis Street
1995 ft · 1 min · West Davis Street
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Turn left onto South Galloway Avenue
62 m · 6 sec · South Galloway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Galloway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between DeSoto and Mesquite.
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.
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.9 mi · 00h 13m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving DeSoto and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeSoto to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 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?
Hutchins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from DeSoto and 12.3 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around DeSoto and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mesquite.
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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeSoto and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 19.34 mi (31.13 km).
#1 DeSoto
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 52,910 |
| Coordinates | 32.5898600, -96.8569500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mesquite
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 138,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.7668000, -96.5991600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mesquite (-96.59916, 32.7668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 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 | $3.78 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
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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