How far is Southlake, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Southlake, TX to Dallas, TX is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southlake and Dallas.
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Start on East Southlake Boulevard
849 ft · 24 sec · East Southlake Boulevard
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Continue on East Southlake Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Southlake Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Kimball Avenue
932 ft · 39 sec · North Kimball Avenue
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Turn right onto East State Highway 114
2956 ft · 59 sec · East State Highway 114
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 114 East
1476 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 51 sec
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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 · 11 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 Southlake 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.
SH 114 TEXpress
Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress
6.47 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Southlake and Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southlake to Dallas?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 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?
Farmers Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Southlake and 13 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Southlake and Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Farmers Branch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
City of Irving, City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmers Branch.
Union Station
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Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southlake and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 21.93 mi (35.29 km).
#1 Southlake
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 32,280 |
| Coordinates | 32.9412400, -97.1341800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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