How far is Sachse, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Sachse, TX to Dallas, TX is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sachse and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sachse and Dallas.
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Start on State Highway 78
71 m · 6 sec · State Highway 78
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Continue on State Highway 78
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on Lavon Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lavon Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward PGBT Toll West
2603 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
6.1 mi · 7 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1240 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South: Dallas
2959 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
2006 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul Street
730 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
2129 ft · 36 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Field Street
1043 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Broom Street
52 m · 3 sec · Broom Street
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Continue on Broom Street
586 ft · 12 sec · Broom Street
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Turn slight left onto Lamar Street, Continental Avenue
53 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight
42 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
76 m · 16 sec
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Turn left 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 Sachse 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.
North Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
15.2 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 Sachse to Dallas?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 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?
Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Sachse and 13.2 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Richardson
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 Richardson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sachse and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 18.13 mi (29.17 km).
#1 Sachse
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 25,964 |
| Coordinates | 32.9762300, -96.5952700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
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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