How far is Palmer, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Palmer, TX to Dallas, TX is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.22 mi
00h 31m
Flight
25.62 mi
41.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.62 mi
Kilometers
41.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.22 mi
Kilometers
45.41 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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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 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in Palmer
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmer
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Palmer
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Hutchins
TX

City in Texas

From Palmer
13.9 mi
00h 15m
To Dallas
14.3 mi
00h 15m

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 Palmer and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jefferson Street

    127 m · 14 sec · West Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Dallas Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Dallas Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Dallas Street

    587 ft · 17 sec · North Dallas Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Interstate 45

    1551 ft · 43 sec · South Interstate 45

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North: Dallas

    591 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
24.8 mi · 88%
North Dallas Street
1.16 mi · 4%
Elm Street
0.96 mi · 3%
South Interstate 45
0.29 mi · 1%
Main Street West
0.25 mi · 1%
North Lamar Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

24.7 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hutchins
00h 15m from Palmer
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Palmer 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 Palmer to Dallas?

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 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 13.9 miles from Palmer and 14.3 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 $3.78 one way or $7.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Palmer and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Hutchins

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hutchins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 13.4 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.2 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Ovilla City Hall
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Ovilla City Hall

Ovilla , TX
105 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Ovilla, TX 75154
Rating 3.3/5 9 reviews Fire station,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hutchins.

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

17 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

58 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 25.62 mi (41.23 km).

Palmer

#1 Palmer

Town in Texas, USA

Population2,169
Coordinates32.4312500, -96.6677700
Altitude141
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: West Jefferson Street (-96.667808, 32.431363)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $3.78
Round trip
$7.56
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.78 $7.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.25 $8.50
Premium $4.59 $4.59 $9.18
Diesel $3.99 $3.99 $7.99

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 Palmer and Dallas. The current time is 03:19:29.

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.