How far is Duncanville, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Duncanville, TX to Dallas, TX is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Duncanville and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duncanville and Dallas.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto East Center Street
6 m · 8 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2085 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Wheatland Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Wheatland Road
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Turn right onto South Cockrell Hill Road
2593 ft · 1 min · South Cockrell Hill Road
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Turn sharp left onto East Highway 67
112 m · 7 sec · East Highway 67
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 67 North
960 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto East S G Alexander Freeway
2082 ft · 25 sec · East S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South Stemmons Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Duncanville and Dallas.
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.
Marvin D Love Freeway
Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.49 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Duncanville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Duncanville to Dallas?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Cockrell Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Duncanville and 6.6 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Duncanville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Cockrell Hill
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 Duncanville and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 10.82 mi (17.42 km).
#1 Duncanville
City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States
| Population | 38,189 |
| Coordinates | 32.6518000, -96.9083400 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
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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