How far is Maine, NC from Dallas, NC?

The driving distance from Maine, NC to Dallas, NC is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.34 mi
01h 34m
Flight
55.3 mi
89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.3 mi
Kilometers
89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.34 mi
Kilometers
118.03 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Tue, Apr 14, 9:56 PM EDT
Return by in Maine
Tue, Apr 14, 11:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maine
2026-04-14T20:22
Arrive Dallas
Tue, Apr 14, 9:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maine
9:30 PM EDT
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
Claremont
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Maine
36.7 mi
00h 47m
To Dallas
36.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Church Road

    15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2615 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Country Lane

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Yadkinville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Yadkinville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Rock Barn Road

    767 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rockbarn Road

    152 m · 9 sec · Rockbarn Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Rock Barn Road Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rock Barn Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Rockbarn Road

    2094 ft · 40 sec · Rockbarn Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 7th Avenue Northeast

    2417 ft · 46 sec · 7th Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rome Jones Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Rome Jones Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Sigmon Dairy Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sigmon Dairy Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Maiden Road

    2657 ft · 55 sec · West Maiden Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Startown Road

    1541 ft · 30 sec · Startown Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 275, NC 279: Dallas, Cherryville

    1803 ft · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dallas Cherryville Highway

    137 m · 11 sec · Dallas Cherryville Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on West Trade Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Trade Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Trade Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yadkinville Road
37.5 mi · 51%
Startown Road
20.5 mi · 28%
Northwest Boulevard
4.95 mi · 7%
Country Lane
2.26 mi · 3%
Rome Jones Road
2 mi · 3%
7th Avenue Northeast
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Yadkinville Road

Merge slight left

36.3 mi · 00h 41m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
55.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremont
00h 47m from Maine
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maine and Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Maine and 36.7 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maine and Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Claremont

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

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

RAIL

Gastonia

50 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

53 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

62 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 55.3 mi (89 km).

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#1 Maine

Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9312500, -80.5456200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States

Population4,851
Coordinates35.3165300, -81.1761900
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine (-80.54562, 35.93125)
End: Dallas (-81.17619, 35.31653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.52
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.26 $20.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.47 $22.94
Premium $4.78 $12.38 $24.75
Diesel $5.62 $14.57 $29.13

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 North Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maine and Dallas. The current time is 20:22:29.

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.