How far is Whitewright, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Whitewright, TX to Dallas, TX is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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 07m.
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.
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitewright and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitewright and Dallas.
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Start on North Bond Street
25 m · 4 sec · North Bond Street
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Turn right onto West Grand Street
2556 ft · 51 sec · West Grand Street
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Turn slight left
119 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
2792 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on State Highway 160
8.3 mi · 12 min · State Highway 160
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Take the ramp right
1927 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
1068 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Highway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
34.7 mi · 37 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
2006 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul Street
730 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
2129 ft · 36 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Field Street
1043 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Broom Street
52 m · 3 sec · Broom Street
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Continue on Broom Street
586 ft · 12 sec · Broom Street
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Turn slight left onto Lamar Street, Continental Avenue
53 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight
42 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
76 m · 16 sec
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Turn left 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 Whitewright 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.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
34.7 mi · 00h 37m
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 leaving Whitewright and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitewright to Dallas?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Whitewright and 30.4 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Whitewright and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near McKinney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
US Post Office
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McKinney.
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Union Station
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Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitewright and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 55.83 mi (89.85 km).
#1 Whitewright
Town in Grayson and Finn counties in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,733 |
| Coordinates | 33.5128900, -96.3924800 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.09 | $16.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.55 | $17.09 |
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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