How far is Lone Star, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Lone Star, TX to Dallas, TX is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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
123.32 mi
02h 09m
Flight
107.31 mi
172.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.31 mi
Kilometers
172.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.32 mi
Kilometers
198.46 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, Nov 8, 11:54 PM CST
Return by in Lone Star
Mon, Nov 9, 2:04 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lone Star
2026-11-08T21:45
Arrive Dallas
Sun, Nov 8, 11:54 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CST

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lone Star
9:30 PM CST
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
Campbell
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lone Star
61.3 mi
01h 04m
To Dallas
62 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lone Star and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1063 ft · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    8.8 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North US Highway 271

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 271

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Graham Street

    88 m · 9 sec · Graham Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 1st Street Northwest

    1173 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Hearne Avenue

    799 ft · 16 sec · West Hearne Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    47.7 mi · 52 min · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Dallas

    1981 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    54.1 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

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

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1647 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

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

    1049 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lone Star 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 West
54.5 mi · 44%
South Church Street
47.7 mi · 39%
North US Highway 271
6.28 mi · 5%
North Main Street
2.09 mi · 2%
Elm Street
0.96 mi · 1%
1st Street Southwest
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 30 West

Merge slight left

54.1 mi · 00h 58m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
107.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Campbell
01h 04m from Lone Star
Leave By
2:12 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lone Star 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 Lone Star to Dallas?

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Campbell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Lone Star and 62 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.28 one way or $30.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Campbell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Campbell, 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 Campbell.

RAIL

Mineola

69 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

90 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

90 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lone Star and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 107.31 mi (172.7 km).

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#1 Lone Star

Lone Star is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.7856600, -95.3877300
Altitude106
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: FM 195 (-95.38776, 33.785681)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.47 L · about $15.28
Round trip
$30.55
8.7 gal · 32.94 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.51 $15.28 $30.55
Mid-grade $4.03 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.41 $19.18 $38.36
Diesel $5.62 $24.46 $48.93

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Lone Star and Dallas. The current time is 21:45:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.