How far is Lorena, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Lorena, TX to Dallas, TX is about 108.1 miles (174 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
108.09 mi
01h 44m
Flight
99.41 mi
159.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.41 mi
Kilometers
159.99 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.09 mi
Kilometers
173.96 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM CDT
Return by in Lorena
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorena
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorena
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
Milford
TX

Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States of America

From Lorena
53.7 mi
00h 52m
To Dallas
54.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bordon Street

    1763 ft · 50 sec · North Bordon Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Lorena Road

    1619 ft · 37 sec · Old Lorena Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Lorena Road

    1338 ft · 42 sec · Old Lorena Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Interstate Highway 35 Service Road

    1389 ft · 22 sec · Interstate Highway 35 Service Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    2281 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    7.3 mi · 7 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lorena 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
58.1 mi · 54%
Purple Heart Trail
40.3 mi · 37%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 6%
Old Lorena Road
0.56 mi · 1%
Continental Avenue
0.47 mi
I 35 North
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

58.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
99.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 52m from Lorena
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lorena 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 Lorena to Dallas?

The road trip is about 108.1 miles (174 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Lorena and 54.4 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 99.4 miles (160 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.40 one way or $28.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lorena and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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 Milford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Frost City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Frost City Hall

Frost , TX
100 Garitty St, Frost, TX 76641
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

48 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

66 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

74 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorena and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 99.41 mi (159.99 km).

Lorena

#1 Lorena

City in Texas

Population1,756
Coordinates31.3865600, -97.2155600
Altitude184
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: North Bordon Street (-97.215678, 31.386549)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.44 L · about $14.40
Round trip
$28.80
7.62 gal · 28.88 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.40 $28.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.20 $32.40
Premium $4.59 $17.49 $34.98
Diesel $3.99 $15.21 $30.43

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 Lorena and Dallas. The current time is 20:23:49.

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.