How far is Keene, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Keene, TX to Dallas, TX is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
46.91 mi
00h 52m
Flight
40.23 mi
64.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.23 mi
Kilometers
64.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.91 mi
Kilometers
75.5 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 8:23 PM CDT
Return by in Keene
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 8:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keene
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 Keene
23.2 mi
00h 26m
To Dallas
23.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°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 Keene and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Fairview Avenue

    1759 ft · 1 min · South Fairview Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 4th Street

    1087 ft · 32 sec · East 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Eastern Street

    1038 ft · 38 sec · South Eastern Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East US Highway 67

    31.3 mi · 37 min · East US Highway 67

  6. 6

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 67
31.3 mi · 67%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.49 mi · 12%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.22 mi · 9%
West S G Alexander Freeway
2.66 mi · 6%
South Stemmons Freeway
1.3 mi · 3%
Continental Avenue
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East US Highway 67

At the end of the road, turn left onto East US Highway 67

31.3 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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midlothian
00h 26m from Keene
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Keene 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 Keene to Dallas?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 23.2 miles from Keene and 23.7 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Keene and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Keene and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 40.23 mi (64.75 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States

Population6,588
Coordinates32.3968100, -97.3239000
Altitude272
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: (-97.323789, 32.396812)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.06 $14.12
Premium $4.59 $7.62 $15.24
Diesel $3.99 $6.63 $13.26

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 Keene and Dallas. The current time is 19:30:50.

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.