How far is Independence, OR from Dallas, OR?

The driving distance from Independence, OR to Dallas, OR is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.22 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.92 mi
12.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.92 mi
Kilometers
12.75 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.22 mi
Kilometers
16.45 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM PDT
Return by in Independence
Wed, Apr 22, 9:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-04-22T20:37
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Independence
10:00 PM PDT
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
Monmouth
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From Independence
5.1 mi
00h 07m
To Dallas
5.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Monmouth Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Monmouth Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Gun Club Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Gun Club Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoffman Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hoffman Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Pacific Highway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Pacific Highway West

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Clow Corner Road

    82 m · 4 sec · Clow Corner Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Clow Corner Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Clow Corner Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast Monmouth Cut Off

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southeast Monmouth Cut Off

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast Uglow Avenue

    1790 ft · 32 sec · Southeast Uglow Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Southeast Washington Street

    2015 ft · 36 sec · Southeast Washington Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clow Corner Road
3.5 mi · 34%
South Pacific Highway West
2.26 mi · 22%
Hoffman Road
1.14 mi · 11%
Monmouth Street
0.95 mi · 9%
South Gun Club Road
0.87 mi · 8%
Southeast Monmouth Cut Off
0.78 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Clow Corner Road

Exit the roundabout onto Clow Corner Road

3.44 mi · 00h 05m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monmouth
00h 07m from Independence
Leave By
7:58 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Independence and Light Rain near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Monmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Independence and 5.1 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Independence and Light Rain near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Monmouth

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 Monmouth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Salem city park
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Salem city park

Brooks , OR
Brooks, OR 97305, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews Park
Salem Municipal Court
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Salem Municipal Court

Salem , OR
555 Liberty St SE UNIT 215, Salem, OR 97301, United States
Rating 2.7/5 15 reviews City courthouse,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Council Chambers City of Keizer

Keizer , OR
930 Chemawa Rd N, Keizer, OR 97303, United States
Rating 4.3/5 4 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Salem station

19 mi away
500 13th Street SE
RAIL

Albany station

26 mi away
110 10th Ave SW
BUS

Corvallis, Oregon

32 mi away
153 NW 4th Avenue
BUS

Woodburn, OR

44 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 7.92 mi (12.75 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

City in Oregon, USA

Population10,871
Coordinates44.8512300, -123.1867700
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

City in Oregon, USA

Population17,331
Coordinates44.9192800, -123.3170500
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Independence (-123.18677, 44.85123)
End: Dallas (-123.31705, 44.91928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.37 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.56
0.72 gal · 2.74 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.78 $3.56
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.92 $3.84
Premium $5.57 $2.00 $4.01
Diesel $6.37 $2.29 $4.58

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 Oregon · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Independence and Dallas. The current time is 20:37:07.

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.