How far is Mabank, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Mabank, TX to Dallas, TX is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.04 mi
00h 55m
Flight
50.17 mi
80.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.17 mi
Kilometers
80.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.04 mi
Kilometers
88.58 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT
Return by in Mabank
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mabank
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mabank
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
Crandall
TX

City in Kaufman County, Texas, United States

From Mabank
27.5 mi
00h 27m
To Dallas
27.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    14 m · 4 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    3024 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    617 ft · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East US Highway 175

    49.9 mi · 54 min · East US Highway 175

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 37 sec · North Lamar Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mabank 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 175
49.9 mi · 91%
Julius Schepps Freeway
2.24 mi · 4%
Elm Street
0.96 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Main Street West
0.25 mi
North Lamar Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

East US Highway 175

Merge slight left onto East US Highway 175

49.9 mi · 00h 54m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crandall
00h 27m from Mabank
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mabank 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 Mabank to Dallas?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Crandall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Mabank and 27.5 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crandall

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

37 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

37 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

82 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mabank and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 50.17 mi (80.74 km).

Mabank

#1 Mabank

Town of the United States

Population4,398
Coordinates32.3665300, -96.1008100
Altitude120
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 Market Street (-96.100848, 32.366413)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $7.33
Round trip
$14.66
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.33 $14.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $4.59 $8.91 $17.81
Diesel $3.99 $7.75 $15.49

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 Mabank and Dallas. The current time is 05:59:31.

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.