How far is Mineral Wells, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Mineral Wells, TX to Dallas, TX is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
82.57 mi
01h 24m
Flight
75.88 mi
122.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.88 mi
Kilometers
122.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.57 mi
Kilometers
132.88 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM CDT
Return by in Mineral Wells
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Wells
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Wells
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
White Settlement
TX

City in Texas

From Mineral Wells
41 mi
00h 42m
To Dallas
41.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Mineral Wells and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Wells and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 180 East

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 180 East

  3. 3

    Continue on Mineral Wells Highway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Mineral Wells Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    1207 ft · 24 sec · West Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East

    1024 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    871 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

    620 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2740 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Wells 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 36%
I 20 East
15.7 mi · 19%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 18%
Mineral Wells Highway
12.9 mi · 16%
Highway 180 East
2.87 mi · 3%
Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tom Landry Freeway

Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

30 mi · 00h 35m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Settlement
00h 42m from Mineral Wells
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells to Dallas?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

White Settlement is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Mineral Wells and 41.6 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.00 one way or $21.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mineral Wells and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near White Settlement

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

13 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

46 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

61 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Wells and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 75.88 mi (122.12 km).

Mineral Wells

#1 Mineral Wells

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

Population15,219
Coordinates32.8084600, -98.1128200
Altitude269
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: US 180 (-98.112819, 32.808384)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $11.00
Round trip
$21.99
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.00 $21.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.37 $24.75
Premium $4.59 $13.36 $26.72
Diesel $3.99 $11.62 $23.24

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 Mineral Wells and Dallas. The current time is 22:04:46.

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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.