How far is Oak Leaf, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Oak Leaf, TX to Dallas, TX is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
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A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Leaf and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Leaf and Dallas.
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Start on Locust Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Locust Drive
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Continue on West Red Oak Road
2769 ft · 1 min · West Red Oak Road
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Continue on West Red Oak Road
127 m · 17 sec · West Red Oak Road
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Continue on West Red Oak Road
2996 ft · 1 min · West Red Oak Road
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Turn left
153 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35E
533 ft · 11 sec · North Interstate 35E
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North
712 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 21 min
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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 Oak Leaf and Dallas.
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.
I 35E North
Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 00h 21m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oak Leaf 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 Oak Leaf to Dallas?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
DeSoto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Oak Leaf and 10.8 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Leaf and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near DeSoto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
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Dallas City Hall
Ovilla City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DeSoto.
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Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Leaf and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 18.36 mi (29.55 km).
#1 Oak Leaf
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,498 |
| Coordinates | 32.5204200, -96.8547200 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
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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