How far is Lowry Crossing, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Lowry Crossing, TX to Dallas, TX is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.16 mi
00h 43m
Flight
29.76 mi
47.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.76 mi
Kilometers
47.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.16 mi
Kilometers
58.19 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 9:08 PM CDT
Return by in Lowry Crossing
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowry Crossing
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 9:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lowry Crossing
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Plano
TX

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

From Lowry Crossing
18.1 mi
00h 21m
To Dallas
18.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Lowry Crossing and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lowry Crossing and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South McDonald Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South McDonald Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Spur 399

    2987 ft · 44 sec · Spur 399

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South: Dallas

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    26.1 mi · 28 min · Central Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton

    2006 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul Street

    730 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2129 ft · 36 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Field Street

    1043 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Broom Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Broom Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Broom Street

    586 ft · 12 sec · Broom Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Lamar Street, Continental Avenue

    53 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    42 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    76 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Expressway
26.1 mi · 72%
US 75 South
1.47 mi · 4%
South McDonald Street
0.81 mi · 2%
Spur 399
0.57 mi · 2%
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
0.4 mi · 1%
Waco
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Central Expressway

Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

26.1 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plano
00h 21m from Lowry Crossing
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lowry Crossing 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 Lowry Crossing to Dallas?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Lowry Crossing and 18.1 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plano

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 Plano and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 4.3 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
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

29 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

29 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

66 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowry Crossing and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 29.76 mi (47.9 km).

Lowry Crossing

#1 Lowry Crossing

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population1,743
Coordinates33.1548400, -96.5472100
Altitude156
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 546 (-96.547201, 33.154661)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $4.84
Round trip
$9.67
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.84 $9.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.59 $5.88 $11.75
Diesel $3.99 $5.11 $10.22

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 Lowry Crossing and Dallas. The current time is 20:25:22.

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.