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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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
Start on Oak Grove Church Road
15 m · 9 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
-
2
Turn left
2615 ft · 42 sec
-
3
Turn right onto Country Lane
2.3 mi · 3 min · Country Lane
-
4
Turn right onto Yadkinville Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Yadkinville Road
-
5
Take the ramp left
1852 ft · 45 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 41 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward Rock Barn Road
767 ft · 22 sec
-
8
Turn left onto Rockbarn Road
152 m · 9 sec · Rockbarn Road
-
9
Continue on Rock Barn Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rock Barn Road Northeast
-
10
Continue on Rockbarn Road
2094 ft · 40 sec · Rockbarn Road
-
11
Continue on 7th Avenue Northeast
2417 ft · 46 sec · 7th Avenue Northeast
-
12
Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
-
13
Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest Boulevard
-
14
Turn right onto Rome Jones Road
2 mi · 3 min · Rome Jones Road
-
15
Continue on Sigmon Dairy Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sigmon Dairy Road
-
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Maiden Road
2657 ft · 55 sec · West Maiden Road
-
17
Turn left onto Startown Road
1541 ft · 30 sec · Startown Road
-
18
Take the ramp left
1126 ft · 28 sec
-
19
Merge slight left
20 mi · 23 min
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward NC 275, NC 279: Dallas, Cherryville
1803 ft · 52 sec
-
21
Turn left onto Dallas Cherryville Highway
137 m · 11 sec · Dallas Cherryville Highway
-
22
Continue on West Trade Street
1 km · 2 min · West Trade Street
-
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Claremont.
Gastonia
Kannapolis
Charlotte
Salisbury
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maine and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 55.3 mi (89 km).
#1 Maine
Maine is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9312500, -80.5456200 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
Town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,851 |
| Coordinates | 35.3165300, -81.1761900 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dallas (-81.17619, 35.31653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.