How far is Gunter, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Gunter, TX to Dallas, TX is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gunter and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gunter and Dallas.
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Start on North 4th Street
20 m · 8 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1460 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
13.1 mi · 17 min · South 8th Street
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Continue on North Preston Road
3 mi · 4 min · North Preston Road
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Turn slight right onto US 380
1341 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
71 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West University Drive
948 ft · 19 sec · West University Drive
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Keep slight left
1118 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto West University Drive
1025 ft · 15 sec · West University Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Dallas North Tollway
921 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on West University Drive
1679 ft · 43 sec · West University Drive
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Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
2539 ft · 42 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
29.6 mi · 33 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
2277 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
100 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
1 km · 1 min · 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 · 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 Gunter 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.
Dallas North Tollway
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
29.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gunter 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 Gunter to Dallas?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Gunter and 24.8 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gunter and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Frisco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frisco.
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Union Station
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Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gunter and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 46.06 mi (74.13 km).
#1 Gunter
City in Wood County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,748 |
| Coordinates | 33.4478900, -96.7474900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| 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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.03 | $16.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
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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