How far is Ivanhoe, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Ivanhoe, TX to Dallas, TX is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
80.99 mi
01h 28m
Flight
74.81 mi
120.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.81 mi
Kilometers
120.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.99 mi
Kilometers
130.34 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM CDT
Return by in Ivanhoe
Wed, Apr 22, 10:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ivanhoe
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ivanhoe
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
Melissa
TX

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

From Ivanhoe
40.5 mi
00h 44m
To Dallas
40.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 2040

    64 m · 11 sec · County Road 2040

  2. 2

    Turn right

    7.3 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East US Highway 82

    783 ft · 21 sec · East US Highway 82

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    797 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2121 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton

    724 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West US Highway 82

    795 ft · 29 sec · West US Highway 82

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North State Highway 121

    2 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive

    2747 ft · 37 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto South State Highway 121

    16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121

  13. 13

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    34.7 mi · 37 min · Central Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton

    2006 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul Street

    730 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2129 ft · 36 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Field Street

    1043 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Broom Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Broom Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Broom Street

    586 ft · 12 sec · Broom Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Lamar Street, Continental Avenue

    53 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    42 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    76 m · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ivanhoe 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Expressway
34.7 mi · 43%
South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 21%
Sam Rayburn Highway
15.2 mi · 19%
North State Highway 121
1.96 mi · 2%
North Center Street
0.82 mi · 1%
US 75 South
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

34.7 mi · 00h 37m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melissa
00h 44m from Ivanhoe
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ivanhoe 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 Ivanhoe to Dallas?

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Melissa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Ivanhoe and 40.5 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Melissa

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 Melissa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.6 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park
City of McKinney
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

City of McKinney

McKinney , TX
222 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Mckinney City Office

McKinney , TX
301 N McDonald St, McKinney, TX 75069
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

60 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Gainesville

65 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ivanhoe and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 74.81 mi (120.39 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Ivanhoe

Unincorporated community in Fannin County, Texas

Population1,438
Coordinates33.7131600, -96.1438700
Altitude186
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: County Road 2040 (-96.143869, 33.713331)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.82 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.62
5.72 gal · 21.64 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.81 $21.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.32
Premium $4.59 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $3.99 $11.42 $22.84

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 Ivanhoe and Dallas. The current time is 19:31:25.

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.