How far is Malakoff, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Malakoff, TX to Dallas, TX is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
73.91 mi
01h 16m
Flight
62.76 mi
101.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.76 mi
Kilometers
101.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.91 mi
Kilometers
118.94 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM CDT
Return by in Malakoff
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malakoff
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malakoff
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
Oak Grove
TX

Town in Kaufman County, Texas

From Malakoff
40.1 mi
00h 38m
To Dallas
33.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Malakoff and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Terry Street

    131 m · 13 sec · South Terry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Royall Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Royall Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1180 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1347 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    66 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US Highway 175 West

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · US Highway 175 West

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 37 sec · North Lamar Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Malakoff 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 175 West
67.5 mi · 91%
State Highway 31 West
4.11 mi · 6%
Jed Robinson Loop
2.38 mi · 3%
Julius Schepps Freeway
2.24 mi · 3%
East Royall Boulevard
2.23 mi · 3%
Elm Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 175 West

Turn left onto US Highway 175 West

67.5 mi · 01h 13m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
00h 38m from Malakoff
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Malakoff 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 Malakoff to Dallas?

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Malakoff and 33.8 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

53 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

53 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Mineola

79 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malakoff and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 62.76 mi (101.01 km).

Malakoff

#1 Malakoff

City in Texas, United States

Population2,314
Coordinates32.1696000, -96.0124700
Altitude114
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: South Terry Street (-96.012498, 32.169594)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
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 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.87 L · about $9.86
Round trip
$19.73
5.22 gal · 19.74 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.86 $19.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.10 $22.20
Premium $4.59 $11.98 $23.97
Diesel $3.99 $10.42 $20.84

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 Malakoff and Dallas. The current time is 21:51:21.

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.