How far is Fairview, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Fairview, TX to Dallas, TX is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Dallas.
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Start on South McDonald Street
6 m · 1 sec · South McDonald Street
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Continue on State Highway 5
134 m · 11 sec · State Highway 5
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Turn right
1010 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Parkway
18 m · 2 sec · Fairview Parkway
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Continue on Fairview Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairview Parkway
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Turn right onto Ridgeview Drive
991 ft · 26 sec · Ridgeview Drive
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Turn left
137 m · 20 sec
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Continue on North Central Expressway
2979 ft · 46 sec · North Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
25.1 mi · 27 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
2006 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul Street
730 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
2129 ft · 36 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Field Street
1043 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Broom Street
52 m · 3 sec · Broom Street
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Continue on Broom Street
586 ft · 12 sec · Broom Street
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Turn slight left onto Lamar Street, Continental Avenue
53 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight
42 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
76 m · 16 sec
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Turn left 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 Fairview 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.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
25.1 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Fairview and Partly Cloudy near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Dallas?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Fairview and 15.9 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Fairview and Partly Cloudy near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Richardson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richardson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 27.81 mi (44.76 km).
#1 Fairview
Fairview is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1579000, -96.6316600 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.58 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
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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