How far is Roanoke, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Roanoke, TX to Dallas, TX is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Dallas.
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Start on East Byron Nelson Boulevard
2907 ft · 1 min · East Byron Nelson Boulevard
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Turn straight onto East State Highway 114
55 m · 4 sec · East State Highway 114
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 114 East
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West John W Carpenter Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · West John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress
6.5 mi · 6 min · SH 114 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 1 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway
1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
778 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto Continental Avenue
1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 15 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 Roanoke 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.
TX 114 East
Merge slight left
8.73 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Roanoke 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 Roanoke to Dallas?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Coppell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Roanoke and 15.5 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Roanoke and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Coppell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Southlake
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coppell.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 28.71 mi (46.21 km).
#1 Roanoke
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,753 |
| Coordinates | 33.0040100, -97.2258500 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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