How far is Justin, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Justin, TX to Dallas, TX is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
40.66 mi
00h 49m
Flight
35.22 mi
56.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.22 mi
Kilometers
56.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.66 mi
Kilometers
65.43 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM CDT
Return by in Justin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Justin
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Justin
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
Grapevine
TX

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Justin
20.4 mi
00h 24m
To Dallas
20.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto West 1st Street

    101 m · 14 sec · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Sealy Avenue

    615 ft · 30 sec · South Sealy Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Barrett Drive

    117 m · 19 sec · Barrett Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South FM 156

    3.9 mi · 6 min · South FM 156

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 114

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 114

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on West John W Carpenter Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West John W Carpenter Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress

    6.5 mi · 6 min · SH 114 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 1 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Justin 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 114
14.3 mi · 35%
SH 114 TEXpress
6.47 mi · 16%
West John W Carpenter Freeway
5.32 mi · 13%
North Stemmons Freeway
4.01 mi · 10%
South FM 156
3.9 mi · 10%
TX 121 North
2.85 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 114

Take the exit straight

12.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grapevine
00h 24m from Justin
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Justin and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Grapevine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Justin and 20.3 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Justin and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Grapevine

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 Grapevine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 10 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

31 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Dallas, TX

31 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

46 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Justin and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 35.22 mi (56.68 km).

Justin

#1 Justin

City in the United States

Population4,718
Coordinates33.0848400, -97.2961300
Altitude196
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: (-97.296192, 33.084871)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.59 $6.57 $13.13
Diesel $3.99 $5.71 $11.42

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 Justin and Dallas. The current time is 01:17:55.

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.