How far is Hutchins, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Hutchins, TX to Dallas, TX is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchins and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchins and Dallas.
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Start on North Main Street
20 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Palestine Street
87 m · 9 sec · East Palestine Street
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Turn left onto East Dallas Street
1001 ft · 30 sec · East Dallas Street
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Turn right onto North Interstate 45 Service Road
934 ft · 18 sec · North Interstate 45 Service Road
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Continue on North Interstate 45 Service Road
1726 ft · 43 sec · North Interstate 45 Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North
48 m · 4 sec
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Continue on I 45 North
1201 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 31 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 Hutchins 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.
I 45 North
Merge slight left
9.97 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hutchins and Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchins to Dallas?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Cockrell Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Hutchins and 6.2 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hutchins and Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Cockrell Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Balch Springs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cockrell Hill.
Union Station
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Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchins and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 10.72 mi (17.26 km).
#1 Hutchins
City in Texas
| Population | 6,020 |
| Coordinates | 32.6493000, -96.7130500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
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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