How far is Lake Kiowa, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Lake Kiowa, TX to Dallas, TX is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
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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 01h 29m.
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.
The seventh most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Kiowa and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Kiowa and Dallas.
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Start on Blackfoot Trail
2525 ft · 2 min · Blackfoot Trail
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Turn left onto Kiowa Drive North
1595 ft · 1 min · Kiowa Drive North
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Continue on Kiowa Drive North
1512 ft · 1 min · Kiowa Drive North
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Continue on Kiowa Drive West
1.2 km · 3 min · Kiowa Drive West
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Turn right onto Navajo Trail
1863 ft · 1 min · Navajo Trail
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Turn right onto San Chez Drive
2104 ft · 2 min · San Chez Drive
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Turn right onto Kiowa Drive West
725 ft · 33 sec · Kiowa Drive West
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Turn right
592 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 224
1.2 km · 3 min · County Road 224
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Turn left onto County Road 219
82 m · 18 sec · County Road 219
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Turn sharp right onto Farm-to-Market Road 902
5.4 mi · 9 min · Farm-to-Market Road 902
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 372
2988 ft · 60 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 372
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Continue on Burns City Road
2334 ft · 52 sec · Burns City Road
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Turn left onto Anthony Street
2097 ft · 44 sec · Anthony Street
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto East California Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East California Street
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Turn left
107 m · 10 sec
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Continue on South Interstate 35
704 ft · 19 sec · South Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 29 min
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Continue on I 35E South: Dallas
9.8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway
20.5 mi · 23 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
778 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto Continental Avenue
1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Kiowa and Dallas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Interstate 35
Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lake Kiowa and Partly Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Kiowa to Dallas?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Lake Kiowa and 33 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.79 one way or $19.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Kiowa and Partly Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Corinth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denton.
Gainesville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Kiowa and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 56.14 mi (90.35 km).
#1 Lake Kiowa
Census designated place
| Population | 1,906 |
| Coordinates | 33.5770500, -97.0130600 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.01 | $22.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
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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