How far is Rowlett, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Rowlett, TX to Dallas, TX is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rowlett and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowlett and Dallas.
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Start on Rowlett Street
10 m · 3 sec · Rowlett Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
79 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
40 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1966 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto President George Bush Highway
2325 ft · 46 sec · President George Bush Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll South
1780 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Dallas
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1647 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street West, Elm Street
1049 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 37 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 Rowlett 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 30 West
Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 00h 16m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rowlett to Dallas?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Mesquite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Rowlett and 10.9 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Mesquite
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesquite.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rowlett and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 16.35 mi (26.31 km).
#1 Rowlett
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 68,388 |
| Coordinates | 32.9029000, -96.5638800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
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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