How far is Kennedale, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Kennedale, TX to Dallas, TX is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.85 mi
00h 38m
Flight
26.12 mi
42.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.12 mi
Kilometers
42.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.85 mi
Kilometers
54.48 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, May 13, 5:35 PM CDT
Return by in Kennedale
Wed, May 13, 6:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennedale
2026-05-13T16:57
Arrive Dallas
Wed, May 13, 5:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kennedale
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lakeview
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Kennedale
16.6 mi
00h 19m
To Dallas
17.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Municipal Drive

    41 m · 8 sec · Municipal Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    915 ft · 25 sec · West 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Kennedale Parkway

    560 ft · 12 sec · West Kennedale Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kennedale Sublett Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Kennedale Sublett Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Little School Road

    59 m · 4 sec · North Little School Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Little School Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Little School Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Little Road

    2385 ft · 55 sec · Little Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Interstate 20

    2335 ft · 49 sec · West Interstate 20

  10. 10

    Continue on I 20 East

    2823 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 North: Dallas

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Marvin D Love Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennedale and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
11.8 mi · 35%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
5.98 mi · 18%
Marvin D Love Freeway
4.52 mi · 13%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.22 mi · 12%
North Little School Road
1.35 mi · 4%
South Stemmons Freeway
1.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

11.8 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeview
00h 19m from Kennedale
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kennedale and Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Kennedale and 17.3 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennedale and Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeview

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 Lakeview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 13.2 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Dalworthington Gardens City Hall
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Dalworthington Gardens City Hall

Arlington , TX
2600 Roosevelt Dr, Arlington, TX 76016
Rating 3.7/5 12 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

19 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

32 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennedale and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 26.12 mi (42.04 km).

Kennedale

#1 Kennedale

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population8,620
Coordinates32.6468000, -97.2258500
Altitude192
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: (-97.225597, 32.646784)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.59 $5.46 $10.93
Diesel $3.99 $4.75 $9.50

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennedale and Dallas. The current time is 16:57:03.

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.