How far is Joshua, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Joshua, TX to Dallas, TX is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joshua and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joshua and Dallas.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East 12th Street
1063 ft · 30 sec · East 12th Street
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Continue on Conveyor Drive
5.4 mi · 8 min · Conveyor Drive
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Continue on Conveyor Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Conveyor Drive
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Turn right onto South Burleson Boulevard
1077 ft · 30 sec · South Burleson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
757 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W South: Waco
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67: Dallas, Cleburne
1077 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35W
807 ft · 24 sec · South Interstate 35W
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Turn left onto West US Highway 67
25.6 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 67
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Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South Stemmons Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
1275 ft · 31 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 Joshua and Dallas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West US Highway 67
Turn left onto West US Highway 67
25.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Joshua and Mostly Clear near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Joshua to Dallas?
The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Midlothian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Joshua and 31.3 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.63 one way or $15.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Joshua and Mostly Clear near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Midlothian
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midlothian.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joshua and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 40.48 mi (65.14 km).
#1 Joshua
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,202 |
| Coordinates | 32.4615300, -97.3880700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
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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