How far is Leonard, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Leonard, TX to Dallas, TX is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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 third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leonard and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leonard and Dallas.
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Start on South Main Street
16 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Fannin Street
2934 ft · 59 sec · Fannin Street
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Continue on South State Highway 78
8.5 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 78
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Turn right onto State Highway 160
3000 ft · 1 min · State Highway 160
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Take the ramp left
1927 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
1068 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Highway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
34.7 mi · 37 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
2006 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul Street
730 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
2129 ft · 36 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Field Street
1043 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Broom Street
52 m · 3 sec · Broom Street
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Continue on Broom Street
586 ft · 12 sec · Broom Street
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Turn slight left onto Lamar Street, Continental Avenue
53 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight
42 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
76 m · 16 sec
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Turn left 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 Leonard 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.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
34.7 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leonard 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 Leonard to Dallas?
The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Leonard and 30.4 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leonard and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near McKinney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
US Post Office
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McKinney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leonard and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 52.41 mi (84.34 km).
#1 Leonard
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,068 |
| Coordinates | 33.3795500, -96.2474800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.09 | $16.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.55 | $17.09 |
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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