How far is New London, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from New London, TX to Dallas, TX is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New London and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London and Dallas.
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Start on Burnett Street
90 m · 16 sec · Burnett Street
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Turn right onto Phillips Street
528 ft · 25 sec · Phillips Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
11.1 mi · 15 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left
69 m · 3 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 135 North
66 m · 3 sec · State Highway 135 North
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 135 North
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 135 North
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Turn left onto I-20 Access Road
29 m · 3 sec · I-20 Access Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Dallas
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
83.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Dallas
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1647 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street West, Elm Street
1049 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 37 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 New London 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.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
83.8 mi · 01h 24m
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 New London 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 New London to Dallas?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from New London and 67.4 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New London and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New London and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 115.05 mi (185.16 km).
#1 New London
City in Rusk County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,013 |
| Coordinates | 32.2387700, -94.9404900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| 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: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.72 | $35.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.94 | $39.88 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.53 | $43.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.73 | $37.45 |
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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