How far is Lake Dallas, TX from Melissa, TX?
The driving distance from Lake Dallas, TX to Melissa, TX is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Dallas and Melissa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Dallas and Melissa.
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Start on Main Street
1229 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto South Lake Dallas Drive
2592 ft · 1 min · South Lake Dallas Drive
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Turn left onto South Stemmons Freeway
1004 ft · 22 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South, US 77 South
638 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1171: Main Street
711 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
1290 ft · 20 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on North Stemmons Freeway
1333 ft · 23 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto East State Highway 121
3.3 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 121
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, TX 121 North, US 75 South: Sherman, Dallas
774 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Turn left onto McKinney Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · McKinney Street
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Turn right onto West Cooper Street
114 m · 17 sec · West Cooper Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cooper Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Dallas and Melissa.
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.
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
16.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Dallas and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Melissa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Dallas to Melissa?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Frisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Lake Dallas and 19.6 miles from Melissa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Dallas and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Melissa.
Stop Ideas Near Frisco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frisco.
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Mesquite, TX
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Dallas and Melissa. Straight-line distance: 28.6 mi (46.02 km).
#1 Lake Dallas
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,124 |
| Coordinates | 33.1192900, -97.0255600 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melissa
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,793 |
| Coordinates | 33.2859500, -96.5727700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melissa (-96.57277, 33.28595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
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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