How far is Lavon, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Lavon, TX to Dallas, TX is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
34.49 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.43 mi
44.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.43 mi
Kilometers
44.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.49 mi
Kilometers
55.5 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Return by in Lavon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lavon
2026-04-23T00:52
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lavon
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
Rowlett
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Lavon
16.4 mi
00h 24m
To Dallas
18.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forder Court

    43 m · 8 sec · Forder Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1103 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North State Highway 78

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 78

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 205

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 205

  5. 5

    Continue on North Goliad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Goliad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Alamo Road

    1896 ft · 50 sec · North Alamo Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Goliad Street

    2728 ft · 1 min · South Goliad Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    140 m · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Interstate 30

    2002 ft · 42 sec · East Interstate 30

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30 West

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

    19.5 mi · 23 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1647 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street West, Elm Street

    1049 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 37 sec · North Lamar Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lavon 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
19.5 mi · 56%
North Goliad Street
3.37 mi · 10%
State Highway 205
2.9 mi · 8%
Ridge Road
1.73 mi · 5%
North State Highway 78
1.54 mi · 4%
Elm Street
0.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

19.5 mi · 00h 23m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rowlett
00h 24m from Lavon
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lavon and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Rowlett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Lavon and 18.1 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lavon and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Rowlett

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 Rowlett and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 14.7 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
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Richardson City Hall

Richardson , TX
411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Rating 4.7/5 39 reviews City government office,City Hall
Lavon City Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Lavon City Hall

Lavon , TX
120 School Rd, Lavon, TX 75166
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews Basketball court

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

13 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

26 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

73 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lavon and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 27.43 mi (44.15 km).

Lavon

#1 Lavon

City in Collin County, Texas, United States of America

Population3,993
Coordinates33.0276200, -96.4341500
Altitude160
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: Forder Court (-96.434178, 33.027694)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
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
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.61
Round trip
$9.22
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.61 $9.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.19 $10.37
Premium $4.59 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $3.99 $4.87 $9.74

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 Lavon and Dallas. The current time is 00:52:42.

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.