How far is Tenaha, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Tenaha, TX to Dallas, TX is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Smith County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tenaha and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tenaha and Dallas.
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Start on South Center Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto M L Anderson Drive
16 mi · 19 min · M L Anderson Drive
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Turn slight left
99 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Saint Mary Street
3200 ft · 59 sec · North Saint Mary Street
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Turn left onto Cottage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottage Road
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Continue straight
25.8 mi · 38 min
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto FM 2087 South
877 ft · 21 sec · FM 2087 South
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Turn sharp left onto IH 20 Service Road
70 m · 4 sec · IH 20 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
92 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Dallas
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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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 · 31 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 Tenaha and Dallas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20
Merge slight left
92 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tenaha 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 Tenaha to Dallas?
The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lindale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Tenaha and 91.7 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.92 one way or $47.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tenaha and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Lindale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lindale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tenaha and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 160.39 mi (258.13 km).
#1 Tenaha
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 31.9437800, -94.2440900 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.92 | $53.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.06 | $58.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.28 | $50.55 |
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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