How far is The Colony, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from The Colony, TX to Dallas, TX is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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City in Dallas County, Texas, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Colony and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Colony and Dallas.
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Start on the route
63 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Blair Oaks Drive
1627 ft · 50 sec · Blair Oaks Drive
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Turn left onto Clover Valley Drive
2935 ft · 1 min · Clover Valley Drive
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Turn left onto Worley Drive
1243 ft · 36 sec · Worley Drive
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Turn right onto Paige Road
2739 ft · 1 min · Paige Road
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Continue on Plano Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Plano Parkway
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Turn left onto Windhaven Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · Windhaven Parkway
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Turn right onto Dallas Parkway
1820 ft · 34 sec · Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward DNT Toll South
1076 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
17.4 mi · 20 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
2277 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
100 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
1 km · 1 min · 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 The Colony 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.
Dallas North Tollway
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
17.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 The Colony to Dallas?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from The Colony and 15 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Addison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Colony and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 21.64 mi (34.82 km).
#1 The Colony
A city in Denton County, Texas.
| Population | 45,498 |
| Coordinates | 33.0890100, -96.8863900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.12 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.87 | $7.75 |
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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