How far is Lakeside City, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Lakeside City, TX to Dallas, TX is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.18 mi
02h 21m
Flight
123.69 mi
199.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.69 mi
Kilometers
199.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.18 mi
Kilometers
227.21 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 PM CDT
Return by in Lakeside City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeside City
2026-04-18T15:30
Arrive Dallas
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeside City
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
Alvord
TX

City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America

From Lakeside City
72 mi
01h 10m
To Dallas
69.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside City and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Skyline Road

    76 m · 16 sec · Skyline Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Royal Road

    787 ft · 36 sec · Royal Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Voyage Way

    84 m · 13 sec · Voyage Way

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Shoreline Drive

    2950 ft · 2 min · Shoreline Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bowman Road

    620 ft · 33 sec · Bowman Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 79 South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 79 South

  7. 7

    Continue on Archer City Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Archer City Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward US 281 North, TX 79 North

    769 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Parkway

    1.4 km · 57 sec · Southwest Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Henry S Grace Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Henry S Grace Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East, US 287 South, TX 79 North: Texarkana, Fort Worth

    2490 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  22. 22

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  26. 26

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

    778 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeside City 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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
8 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
102 mi · 72%
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi · 11%
I 820 TEXpress
5.51 mi · 4%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 3%
North Stemmons Freeway
4.01 mi · 3%
North Freeway
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvord
01h 10m from Lakeside City
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeside City 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 Lakeside City to Dallas?

The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Lakeside City and 69.2 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Lakeside City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Alvord

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 Alvord and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.1 mi away

Bridgeport Utility Billing

Bridgeport , TX
900 Thompson St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Decatur City Hall

Decatur , TX
201 E Walnut St, Decatur, TX 76234
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Paradise City Hall

Paradise , TX
218 Main St, Paradise, TX 76073
City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

59 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

76 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Ardmore station

105 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside City and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 123.69 mi (199.06 km).

Lakeside City

#1 Lakeside City

Town of the Asher County, Texas, United States

Population1,008
Coordinates33.8287100, -98.5453300
Altitude306
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: Skyline Road (-98.54603, 33.828459)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.86 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.64
9.96 gal · 37.72 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.82 $37.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.17 $42.35
Premium $4.59 $22.86 $45.73
Diesel $3.99 $19.89 $39.77

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeside City and Dallas. The current time is 15:30:34.

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.