How far is Lindale, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Lindale, TX to Dallas, TX is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.47 mi
01h 28m
Flight
83.36 mi
134.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.36 mi
Kilometers
134.15 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.47 mi
Kilometers
145.59 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, May 13, 8:04 PM CDT
Return by in Lindale
Wed, May 13, 9:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindale
2026-05-13T18:35
Arrive Dallas
Wed, May 13, 8:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindale
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
Wills Point
TX

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

From Lindale
45.7 mi
00h 44m
To Dallas
44.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hubbard Street

    29 m · 9 sec · East Hubbard Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1690 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 57 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1647 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

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

    1049 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindale and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
83.5 mi · 92%
East R L Thornton Freeway
5.99 mi · 7%
Elm Street
0.96 mi · 1%
US 75 North
0.31 mi
North Lamar Street
0.23 mi
Main Street West
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Merge slight left

56.4 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
83.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wills Point
00h 44m from Lindale
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lindale and Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Wills Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Lindale and 44.8 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 83.4 miles (134.2 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.06 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lindale and Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Wills Point

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wills Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wills Point.

RAIL

Mineola

49 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

58 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

75 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

75 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindale and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 83.36 mi (134.15 km).

Lindale

#1 Lindale

Human settlement in Smith County, Texas, United States of America

Population6,730
Coordinates32.5157000, -95.4094000
Altitude168
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: East Hubbard Street (-95.409395, 32.515675)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.08 L · about $12.06
Round trip
$24.11
6.38 gal · 24.16 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.06 $24.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.56 $27.13
Premium $4.59 $14.65 $29.29
Diesel $3.99 $12.74 $25.48

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindale and Dallas. The current time is 18:35:33.

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.