How far is Fairview, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Fairview, TX to Dallas, TX is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.69 mi
01h 06m
Flight
45.88 mi
73.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.88 mi
Kilometers
73.84 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.69 mi
Kilometers
89.62 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, Apr 12, 12:42 PM CDT
Return by in Fairview
Sun, Apr 12, 1:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-12T11:36
Arrive Dallas
Sun, Apr 12, 12:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Watauga
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Fairview
28.4 mi
00h 33m
To Dallas
27.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 4765

    15 m · 4 sec · County Road 4765

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 730

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 730

  3. 3

    Continue on Boyd Rot Road 730 North

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Boyd Rot Road 730 North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest Parkway

    135 m · 9 sec · Northwest Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 199 East

    989 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jacksboro Highway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard

    1558 ft · 31 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Merrett Drive

    93 m · 8 sec · Merrett Drive

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Azle Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Azle Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwest Loop 820

    1273 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Loop 820

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East

    1319 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi · 27%
Jacksboro Highway
8.7 mi · 16%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 12%
Boyd Rot Road 730 North
6.56 mi · 12%
Jim Wright Freeway
5.31 mi · 10%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

SH 183 TEXpress

Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

11.7 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watauga
00h 33m from Fairview
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairview and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Watauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Fairview and 27.3 miles from Dallas.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairview and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Watauga

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Watauga and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Arlington City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Arlington City Hall

Arlington , TX
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Rating 3.8/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watauga.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

14 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

43 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

58 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 45.88 mi (73.84 km).

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#1 Fairview

Fairview is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0192900, -97.5458600
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 4765 (-97.54586, 33.019292)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.44 L · about $7.44
Round trip
$14.89
3.94 gal · 14.88 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.44 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.38 $16.75
Premium $4.59 $9.04 $18.09
Diesel $3.99 $7.87 $15.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Dallas. The current time is 11:36:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.