How far is Valley Mills, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Valley Mills, TX to Dallas, TX is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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 01h 46m.
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.
Town in Ellis 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 Valley Mills and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Mills and Dallas.
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Start on North 4th Street
8.4 mi · 15 min · North 4th Street
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Keep slight left
7.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
1297 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 22
7.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on South Bosque Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Bosque Street
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Continue on East Jefferson Avenue
1.1 km · 58 sec · East Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
11 mi · 12 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto North Waco Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · North Waco Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1418 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2032 ft · 23 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
1275 ft · 31 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 Valley Mills and Dallas.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 35E
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
58.1 mi · 01h 01m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valley Mills 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 Valley Mills to Dallas?
The road trip is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Valley Mills and 50.1 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.38 one way or $26.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Valley Mills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Mills and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 86.84 mi (139.76 km).
#1 Valley Mills
City in Bosque County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,171 |
| Coordinates | 31.6593300, -97.4722400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $14.14 | $28.27 |
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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