How far is Ferris, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Ferris, TX to Dallas, TX is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.86 mi
00h 25m
Flight
19.06 mi
30.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.06 mi
Kilometers
30.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.86 mi
Kilometers
33.57 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Return by in Ferris
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferris
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ferris
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Hutchins
TX

City in Texas

From Ferris
10.4 mi
00h 12m
To Dallas
10.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ferris and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ferris and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    85 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    2135 ft · 1 min · West 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    2667 ft · 53 sec · North Interstate 45

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1086 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferris 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
18.4 mi · 88%
Elm Street
0.96 mi · 5%
North Interstate 45
0.51 mi · 2%
West 5th Street
0.4 mi · 2%
Main Street West
0.25 mi · 1%
North Lamar Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

18.2 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hutchins
00h 12m from Ferris
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ferris and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ferris to Dallas?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 10.4 miles from Ferris and 10.4 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ferris and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Hutchins

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 Hutchins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 10.1 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.8 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Ovilla City Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Ovilla City Hall

Ovilla , TX
105 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Ovilla, TX 75154
Rating 3.3/5 9 reviews Fire station,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

17 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

58 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferris and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 19.06 mi (30.68 km).

Ferris

#1 Ferris

City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA

Population3,069
Coordinates32.5340300, -96.6655500
Altitude142
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: (-96.665472, 32.534036)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.59
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.80 $5.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.59 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $3.99 $2.95 $5.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ferris and Dallas. The current time is 00:24:49.

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.