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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.27 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.13 mi
29.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.13 mi
Kilometers
29.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.27 mi
Kilometers
42.28 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM CDT
Return by in Sachse
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sachse
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM 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
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sachse
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
Richardson
TX

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Sachse
13.1 mi
00h 15m
To Dallas
13.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 78

    71 m · 6 sec · State Highway 78

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 78

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 78

  3. 3

    Continue on Lavon Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lavon Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward PGBT Toll West

    2603 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    6.1 mi · 7 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South: Dallas

    2959 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · North Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton

    2006 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul Street

    730 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    2129 ft · 36 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Field Street

    1043 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Broom Street

    52 m · 3 sec · Broom Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Broom Street

    586 ft · 12 sec · Broom Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Lamar Street, Continental Avenue

    53 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    42 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    76 m · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Expressway
15.2 mi · 58%
President George Bush Turnpike
6.33 mi · 24%
Lavon Drive
1.18 mi · 4%
State Highway 78
0.97 mi · 4%
US 75 South
0.56 mi · 2%
PGBT Toll West
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richardson
00h 15m from Sachse
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sachse 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 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?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sachse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Richardson

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 Richardson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 11.4 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
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.7 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 12.7 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

60 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sachse and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 18.13 mi (29.17 km).

Sachse

#1 Sachse

City in Texas, United States

Population25,964
Coordinates32.9762300, -96.5952700
Altitude167
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: (-96.595301, 32.976211)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.51 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.86 gal · 7.02 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sachse and Dallas. The current time is 21:51:58.

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.