How far is Flower Mound, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Flower Mound, TX to Dallas, TX is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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A city in Dallas County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flower Mound and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flower Mound and Dallas.
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Start on Wanda Lane
67 m · 13 sec · Wanda Lane
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Turn left onto Lake Coves Drive
717 ft · 27 sec · Lake Coves Drive
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Turn right onto Hide-A-Way Lane
2413 ft · 1 min · Hide-A-Way Lane
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Turn right onto Simmons Road
892 ft · 30 sec · Simmons Road
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Turn left onto McKamy Creek Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McKamy Creek Road
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Turn right onto Flower Mound Road
1324 ft · 33 sec · Flower Mound Road
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Turn right onto Long Prairie Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Long Prairie Road
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Continue on Grapevine Mills Parkway
2569 ft · 43 sec · Grapevine Mills Parkway
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Continue on Grapevine Mills Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Grapevine Mills Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 121 South, TX 114: Fort Worth, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas
2519 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 114 East: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas
2804 ft · 1 min
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Continue on International Parkway
2280 ft · 39 sec · International Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Texas 114 East: Dallas
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West John W Carpenter Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · West John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress
6.5 mi · 6 min · SH 114 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 1 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway
1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
778 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto Continental Avenue
1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 15 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 Flower Mound 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.
SH 114 TEXpress
Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress
6.47 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
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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 Sunny leaving Flower Mound and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flower Mound to Dallas?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Coppell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Flower Mound and 13.4 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flower Mound and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Coppell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
Richardson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coppell.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flower Mound and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 23.23 mi (37.38 km).
#1 Flower Mound
Town of Texas, United States
| Population | 81,482 |
| Coordinates | 33.0145700, -97.0969600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
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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