How far is Pantego, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Pantego, TX to Dallas, TX is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
27.14 mi
00h 35m
Flight
20.87 mi
33.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.87 mi
Kilometers
33.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.14 mi
Kilometers
43.68 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM CDT
Return by in Pantego
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pantego
2026-04-23T03:18
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pantego
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
Grand Prairie
TX

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

From Pantego
12.3 mi
00h 17m
To Dallas
14.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Pantego and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Silver Leaf Drive

    29 m · 9 sec · Silver Leaf Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Smith Barry Road

    2301 ft · 1 min · Smith Barry Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Bowen Road

    2661 ft · 1 min · South Bowen Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Park Row Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Park Row Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Fielder Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Fielder Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30 East

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

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

    871 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

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

    620 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

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

    2740 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pantego 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Landry Freeway
18.2 mi · 67%
South Fielder Road
2.6 mi · 10%
West Park Row Drive
1 mi · 4%
I 35E North
0.8 mi · 3%
South Bowen Road
0.5 mi · 2%
Continental Avenue
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tom Landry Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

18.2 mi · 00h 21m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Prairie
00h 17m from Pantego
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pantego 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 Pantego to Dallas?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Grand Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Pantego and 14.9 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grand Prairie

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 Grand Prairie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 12 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 11.8 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 11.8 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
City Hall Bistro
Food stop 11.7 mi away

City Hall Bistro

Dallas , TX
1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
Rating 4.6/5 235 reviews Bistro,Bar,Brunch restaurant,European restaurant,Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Prairie.

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

18 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

30 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pantego and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 20.87 mi (33.59 km).

Pantego

#1 Pantego

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America

Population2,496
Coordinates32.7143000, -97.1564000
Altitude174
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: Silver Leaf Drive (-97.156646, 32.714301)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.08 $8.16
Premium $4.59 $4.41 $8.81
Diesel $3.99 $3.83 $7.67

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 Pantego and Dallas. The current time is 03:18:57.

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.