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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.23 mi
00h 57m
Flight
40.48 mi
65.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.48 mi
Kilometers
65.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.23 mi
Kilometers
92.1 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, May 3, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Joshua
Sun, May 3, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joshua
2026-05-03T05:59
Arrive Dallas
Sun, May 3, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joshua
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
Midlothian
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Joshua
25.9 mi
00h 28m
To Dallas
31.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 12th Street

    1063 ft · 30 sec · East 12th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Conveyor Drive

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Conveyor Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Conveyor Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Conveyor Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Burleson Boulevard

    1077 ft · 30 sec · South Burleson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    757 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I 35W South: Waco

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67: Dallas, Cleburne

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35W

    807 ft · 24 sec · South Interstate 35W

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West US Highway 67

    25.6 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 67

  11. 11

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 67
25.6 mi · 45%
Conveyor Drive
7.58 mi · 13%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.49 mi · 10%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.22 mi · 7%
I 35W South
3.58 mi · 6%
West S G Alexander Freeway
2.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midlothian
00h 28m from Joshua
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Midlothian, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

37 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

39 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

43 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joshua and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 40.48 mi (65.14 km).

Joshua

#1 Joshua

City in Texas, USA

Population8,202
Coordinates32.4615300, -97.3880700
Altitude283
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: East 12th Street (-97.388064, 32.461397)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.64 L · about $7.63
Round trip
$15.27
4.04 gal · 15.28 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Joshua and Dallas. The current time is 05:59:40.

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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.