How far is Mesquite, TX from DeSoto, TX?
The driving distance from Mesquite, TX to DeSoto, TX is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mesquite and DeSoto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite and DeSoto.
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Start on South Galloway Avenue
1 m · 7 sec · South Galloway Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2020 ft · 57 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Scyene Road
1 mi · 2 min · Scyene Road
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Turn left onto Rodeo Center Boulevard
697 ft · 26 sec · Rodeo Center Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto I 635 South
1339 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
16.7 mi · 18 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1382: Belt Line Road
1756 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto North Beckley Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Beckley Avenue
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Turn right onto East Belt Line Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Belt Line Road
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Turn right onto North Hampton Road
10 m · 1 sec · North Hampton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hampton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesquite and DeSoto.
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.
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
16.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mesquite and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeSoto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mesquite to DeSoto?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hutchins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Mesquite and 12.3 miles from DeSoto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mesquite and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeSoto.
Stop Ideas Near Hutchins
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mesquite and DeSoto. Straight-line distance: 19.34 mi (31.13 km).
#1 Mesquite
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 138,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.7668000, -96.5991600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DeSoto
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 52,910 |
| Coordinates | 32.5898600, -96.8569500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Hampton Road (-96.85696, 32.58986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
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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