How far is Frankston, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Frankston, TX to Dallas, TX is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
98.72 mi
01h 36m
Flight
91.1 mi
146.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.1 mi
Kilometers
146.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.72 mi
Kilometers
158.88 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 9:51 PM CDT
Return by in Frankston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankston
2026-04-22T20:14
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 9:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankston
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
Kemp
TX

Town of the United States

From Frankston
48.3 mi
00h 48m
To Dallas
50.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ayers Street

    31 m · 7 sec · West Ayers Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    97 m · 8 sec · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Pine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  5. 5

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 175 West

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 37 sec · North Lamar Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankston and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 175 West
68.8 mi · 70%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 21%
East Corsicana Street
2.45 mi · 2%
Julius Schepps Freeway
2.24 mi · 2%
Elm Street
0.96 mi · 1%
West Pine Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 175 West

Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

68.8 mi · 01h 15m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
91.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kemp
00h 48m from Frankston
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frankston 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 Frankston to Dallas?

The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Kemp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Frankston and 50.4 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kemp

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kemp, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

53 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

65 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

74 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankston and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 91.1 mi (146.61 km).

Frankston

#1 Frankston

Town of the United States

Population1,157
Coordinates32.0526600, -95.5063500
Altitude128
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: West Ayers Street (-95.506342, 32.052376)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.19 L · about $13.15
Round trip
$26.30
6.96 gal · 26.38 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.15 $26.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.80 $29.59
Premium $4.59 $15.98 $31.95
Diesel $3.99 $13.90 $27.79

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 Frankston and Dallas. The current time is 20:14:29.

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.