Cities Near Dallas
Cities near Dallas, Texas: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Rowlett, Euless, Lewisville. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Dallas, Texas is Rowlett, about 16 mi (26 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett | 16 mi / 26 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Euless | 16 mi / 26 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lewisville | 21 mi / 34 km | 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Allen | 23 mi / 38 km | 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Mansfield | 25 mi / 40 km | 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Fort Worth | 30 mi / 49 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Denton | 35 mi / 57 km | 1 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Waco | 88 mi / 141 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tyler | 93 mi / 149 km | 2 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Temple | 121 mi / 194 km | 2 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Dallas
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Rowlett, Euless, Lewisville, Allen, Mansfield. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Dallas
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Temple. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Dallas include Rowlett, Euless, Lewisville, Allen, Mansfield. The closest is Rowlett, about 16 miles (26 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.