How far is Willow Park, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Willow Park, TX to Dallas, TX is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.44 mi
00h 55m
Flight
49.04 mi
78.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.04 mi
Kilometers
78.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.44 mi
Kilometers
86.01 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 AM CDT
Return by in Willow Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Park
2026-04-19T05:27
Arrive Dallas
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willow Park
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Haltom City
TX

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Willow Park
26.5 mi
00h 27m
To Dallas
27 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Willow Park and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willow Park and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Squaw Creek Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Squaw Creek Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    913 ft · 40 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Sam Bass Road

    2726 ft · 2 min · Sam Bass Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ranch House Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ranch House Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    696 ft · 15 sec · East Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    849 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    871 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

    620 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2740 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willow Park and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 56%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 29%
I 20 East
3.09 mi · 6%
Squaw Creek Road
1.48 mi · 3%
Ranch House Road
0.95 mi · 2%
I 35E North
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tom Landry Freeway

Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

30 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haltom City
00h 27m from Willow Park
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Willow Park 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 Willow Park to Dallas?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Haltom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Willow Park and 27 miles from Dallas.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willow Park and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Haltom City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Haltom City and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Arlington City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Arlington City Hall

Arlington , TX
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Rating 3.8/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haltom City.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

8 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

44 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

51 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow Park and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 49.04 mi (78.93 km).

Willow Park

#1 Willow Park

City in Texas, United States

Population5,994
Coordinates32.7626300, -97.6505800
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Squaw Creek Road (-97.651026, 32.762766)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.14
Round trip
$14.28
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.14 $14.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.04 $16.07
Premium $4.59 $8.68 $17.35
Diesel $3.99 $7.55 $15.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Willow Park and Dallas. The current time is 05:27:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.