How far is Meridian, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Meridian, TX to Dallas, TX is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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 Johnson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Dallas.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Morgan Street
2807 ft · 53 sec · Morgan Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
27 mi · 35 min · 7th Street
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Continue on South State Highway 174
6.1 mi · 9 min · South State Highway 174
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Continue on TX 174
1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 174
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Caddo Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Caddo Street
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Turn right onto East Chambers Street
547 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street
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Continue on East Chambers Street
631 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street
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Turn straight onto East Henderson Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Henderson Street
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Continue on East US Highway 67
1.2 mi · 2 min · East US Highway 67
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Take the ramp straight toward US 67 North
1588 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on West US Highway 67
31.9 mi · 38 min · West US Highway 67
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Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South Stemmons Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Dallas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West US Highway 67
Continue on West US Highway 67
31.9 mi · 00h 38m
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 Cloudy leaving Meridian 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 Meridian to Dallas?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Keene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Meridian and 44.2 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Meridian and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Keene
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 Keene.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 77.4 mi (124.57 km).
#1 Meridian
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 31.9232100, -97.6566900 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.27 | $26.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.32 | $28.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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