How far is Timpson, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Timpson, TX to Dallas, TX is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Timpson and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timpson and Dallas.
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Start on Ross Graves Drive
62 m · 9 sec · Ross Graves Drive
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Turn left onto Bear Drive
118 m · 9 sec · Bear Drive
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Turn right onto Jacob Street
1244 ft · 28 sec · Jacob Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
3262 ft · 42 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn slight right
16.5 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Route 259
16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259
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Turn right onto Highway 79
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 79
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Continue on Kilgore Drive
13.5 mi · 16 min · Kilgore Drive
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Keep slight right
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Houston Street
3263 ft · 2 min · Houston Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Houston Street
113 m · 7 sec · Houston Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 135 North
38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 135 North
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 135 North
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 135 North
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Turn left onto I-20 Access Road
29 m · 3 sec · I-20 Access Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Dallas
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
83.8 mi · 1 hr 24 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 Timpson 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 West
Merge slight left
83.8 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Timpson and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Timpson to Dallas?
The road trip is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Hideaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Timpson and 94.2 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 $24.11 one way or $48.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Timpson and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Hideaway
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 Hideaway.
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Longview
Marshall
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Timpson and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 153.31 mi (246.73 km).
#1 Timpson
City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,130 |
| Coordinates | 31.9037800, -94.3952000 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.11 | $48.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.13 | $54.26 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.29 | $58.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
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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