How far is Northcrest, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Northcrest, TX to Dallas, TX is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 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.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.5 mi
01h 24m
Flight
81.05 mi
130.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.05 mi
Kilometers
130.43 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.5 mi
Kilometers
142.42 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
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM CDT
Return by in Northcrest
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northcrest
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM 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 Northcrest
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
Italy
TX

Town in Texas

From Northcrest
44.2 mi
00h 42m
To Dallas
44.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Northcrest and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Rita Street

    83 m · 14 sec · South Rita Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Crest Drive

    1639 ft · 38 sec · East Crest Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    2413 ft · 48 sec · North Interstate 35

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 77 North

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    28.5 mi · 28 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northcrest and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
58.1 mi · 66%
Purple Heart Trail
28.5 mi · 32%
Continental Avenue
0.47 mi · 1%
North Interstate 35
0.46 mi · 1%
I 35 North
0.33 mi
East Crest Drive
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

58.1 mi · 01h 01m

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
+7.5 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Italy
00h 42m from Northcrest
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Northcrest 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 Northcrest to Dallas?

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 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?

Italy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Northcrest and 44.3 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 $11.79 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 Northcrest and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Italy

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

50 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

67 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

72 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northcrest and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 81.05 mi (130.43 km).

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#1 Northcrest

City in Texas, United States of America

Population1,785
Coordinates31.6365500, -97.0997200
Altitude150
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 Rita Street (-97.099642, 31.636592)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $11.79
Round trip
$23.58
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Northcrest and Dallas. The current time is 01:18:55.

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.