Joshua to Dallas Airport Shuttle
Traveling from Joshua to Dallas Love Field (DAL) or Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)? Texas Shuttle offers a reliable door-to-door service tailored specifically for your journey. With convenient pickup points throughout the Joshua area, you can seamlessly transition from your home or office to either of the major DFW-area airports. Heading to DFW Airport from Joshua instead? Our Joshua to DFW shuttle covers the same DFW terminals from the I-35W / US-67 corridor. Heading to Austin from Joshua instead? Our Joshua to Austin shuttle covers downtown Austin and ABIA airport from the same pickup zone.
The drive from Joshua to Love Field covers approximately 41 miles in a straight line, with the actual road distance being slightly more. Depending on traffic conditions, the typical door-to-door travel time ranges from 55 to 76 minutes. For those opting for sedan service for one or two passengers, the fare is around $118 one-way. Heading to Love Field Airport (DAL)? See our Joshua to Love Field shuttle service for direct rides to Dallas Love Field.
Whether you're heading to Love Field for a quick trip or planning an international journey at DFW, Texas Shuttle ensures you arrive relaxed and on time. Our experienced drivers will navigate through the suburban areas of Joshua, past Johnson County landmarks such as Chisenhall Sports Complex and the Joshua city center, then on along US-67 and I-35W toward Dallas.
Frequently asked questions: Joshua to Dallas
How much does an airport shuttle from Joshua to Dallas cost?
Door-to-door shuttles from Joshua to Dallas (DFW or Love Field) start around $92 for solo travelers and average about $115 for a typical booking, based on our actual completed trips on this corridor. Final price depends on your exact pickup address in Joshua, group size, and vehicle (sedan, SUV, or van). You get a flat-rate quote up front — no surge pricing, no hidden fees, no surprise tolls.
How long does the drive take from Joshua to Dallas?
Plan on 55 to 80 minutes of door-to-door drive time for the ~45-mile run from Joshua to DFW, and 70 to 95 minutes for the ~57-mile run to Dallas Love Field (DAL), depending on time of day. Most trips use US-67 to I-35W or the Chisholm Trail Parkway, with the south Dallas approach to either airport last. We pad your pickup time to clear morning and evening congestion through Burleson and south Fort Worth so you arrive with comfortable margin before your boarding window.
What time should I leave Joshua to catch an early morning flight at DFW or Love Field?
For domestic flights, TSA recommends arriving 2 hours before departure (3 hours for international at DFW). From Joshua that usually means a pickup about 3.5 to 4 hours before your scheduled departure for the busy 5–9 AM bank (roughly 60-90 minutes of drive time + 30 minutes of buffer + 2-3 hours at the airport). Book the night before and we'll confirm the exact pickup window based on your flight time and I-35W conditions.
Is the Texas Shuttle from Joshua cheaper than driving and parking at DFW?
DFW Terminal Parking runs about $24 per day and the Express Lots run about $12 per day; Love Field garages run $22–$26 per day. A four-day trip is roughly $48–$104 in parking alone, plus gas and tolls each way from Joshua. A round-trip Texas Shuttle from Joshua usually lands in a comparable range with no tolls added to your bill, no parking-garage shuttle wait, and your car stays safely at home while you're away.
Do you run 24/7 for early-morning or late-night DFW and Love Field flights?
Yes. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including pickups before 5 AM and after midnight. American's early-morning bank at DFW and Southwest's early bank at Love Field pull a lot of pre-dawn pickups out of south Tarrant and Johnson County, and we run those every day of the year — including weekends and holidays. There is no off-hours surcharge on Joshua-to-Dallas bookings.
How many bags can I bring, and can I bring kids or a car seat?
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Heading out from Crowley up the I-35W corridor instead of Joshua? See our Crowley to Dallas shuttle service for direct door-to-door rides.
The Joshua to Dallas Route, in Detail
- US-67 northbound to I-35W to I-30E: the most common Love Field and downtown-Dallas pattern — about 50–55 road-miles, normally 55–76 minutes door-to-door.
- US-287 to TX-360 north: our preferred routing for DFW International (see our Joshua to DFW shuttle page for that variant).
Dallas Love Field (DAL) vs. Downtown Dallas Drop-Offs
- Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) — single terminal, curbside drop on the upper-level departures roadway. Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier; recommended curbside arrival is ~90 minutes before a domestic flight on weekdays, ~2 hours on Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings.
- Downtown Dallas — we drop directly at your address: Reunion Tower / Hyatt Regency, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, the Arts District, American Airlines Center, Deep Ellum, and the Uptown / McKinney Avenue corridor are all common stops. No transfer, no rideshare leg.
- DFW International (DFW) — covered in detail on our dedicated Joshua to DFW page (five terminals, A–E, each with its own approach).
Pricing Context: What $118 Actually Buys
- Pickup at your Joshua address (not a park-and-ride lot or a meeting point)
- Direct drive to your terminal — no stops for other passengers, no transfers
- Flight tracking on the return leg so the driver is curbside when you land, even if your inbound is delayed
- Help with luggage at both ends
Booking Windows & Joshua-Specific Travel Tips
- Book at least 24 hours ahead for early-morning (before 5 am) Love Field departures — Joshua is a 55-minute pre-dawn drive, and we batch overnight driver schedules the evening prior.
- Aim for 2–3 hours ahead if you book the same day — we can usually accommodate, but availability tightens fast Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings.
- Watch I-35W around Alvarado & Burleson — the southbound (return-from-Dallas) lanes regularly slow between 4 pm and 6:30 pm weekdays. Booking a 3 pm or 7 pm Love Field departure avoids that bottleneck entirely.
- Tornado / severe-weather days — we still operate, but we recommend booking 2–3 hours earlier than usual when the NWS issues a watch for the I-35W corridor.
- Cruise transfers from Joshua to Galveston happen through Dallas Love Field connections fairly often; see our broader Joshua airport shuttle hub for that and other routes.
Why Riders Pick Joshua-to-Dallas Shuttle Over the Alternatives
Driving from Joshua to Dallas: Distance, Time, and Route Overview
Last updated January 2026. If you're planning the trip from Joshua, Texas to Dallas, here's the short answer first: the driving distance is approximately 51 miles (82.83 kilometers) when you follow the US-67 route, and a non-stop drive typically takes around 55 minutes in normal traffic conditions. Those figures come from TravelMath's route calculation between the two cities.
There's also a useful second number to know: the straight-line distance — how far apart Joshua and Dallas are "as the crow flies" — is just 40.71 miles, in a northeast direction. That gap between the straight-line and driving distance tells you something important about this trip: the highway network in North Texas doesn't run in a perfectly straight line, so you'll cover roughly ten extra miles on the road compared to the actual geographic separation.
Key Trip Facts at a Glance
- Driving distance: 51 miles / 82.83 kilometers via US-67 (per TravelMath)
- Straight-line distance: 40.71 miles, heading northeast
- Typical non-stop drive time: about 55 minutes
- Estimated gas cost: roughly $8.12 one way, based on a Texas average regular-gas price of $3.93 per gallon (TravelMath estimate — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle and current prices)
- Estimated CO2 emissions: about 40.50 pounds for the trip, or roughly 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile
- Direction of travel: northeast from Johnson County into Dallas County
Route Options: Comparing Ways to Get from Joshua to Dallas
There isn't just one way to make this drive, and the "best" route depends on where in Dallas you're headed and what time of day you're traveling. Because Joshua sits in the southern portion of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, most drivers choose between a corridor through the southwestern suburbs or a route that angles through Fort Worth first. Here's how the main options stack up:
| Route Option | General Character | Approximate Drive Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-67 corridor northeast toward Dallas | The direct routing cited in standard distance calculations; passes through the southern Dallas County suburbs | About 55 minutes non-stop | Drivers headed to southern and downtown Dallas |
| Via Fort Worth (major city nearest the halfway point) | Angles through Fort Worth before continuing east; about 23 miles from Joshua to Fort Worth, then roughly 31 minutes more to Dallas | Roughly 1 hour total in favorable conditions | Travelers combining the trip with errands or meetings in Fort Worth |
| Through Richland Hills (closest town to the halfway point) | A more northerly path through the northeast Tarrant County area, about 30 miles from both Joshua and Dallas | About 37 minutes from Joshua to Richland Hills, then roughly 31 minutes to Dallas | Trips targeting Dallas's northern neighborhoods or connections to northeast Tarrant County |
Whichever corridor you pick, build in a buffer during morning and evening rush hours. The highways radiating into Dallas from the southwest — including US-67 and the Interstate routes connecting through Fort Worth — carry heavy commuter volume on weekdays, and a 55-minute drive can stretch considerably at peak times.
What the Drive Looks Like: Towns and Landmarks Along the Way
One of the nice things about a Joshua-to-Dallas drive is that it's a genuine cross-section of North Texas, moving from small-town Johnson County through the fast-growing southern suburbs before the Dallas skyline rises ahead of you.
Leaving Joshua
Joshua itself is a compact Johnson County community northwest of Cleburne, the county seat. The town sits along the US-67 corridor, which is the highway that anchors the driving route toward Dallas. As you pull out of town heading northeast, you'll pass the familiar mix of ranch land, new residential subdivisions, and local businesses that define the southern edge of the metroplex's growth.
The Midway Suburbs
Continuing northeast on the US-67 alignment, the route travels through one of the busiest freight and commuter corridors in the southern metroplex. Communities along the general corridor between Joshua and Dallas include the Midlothian area in Ellis County and the Cedar Hill and Duncanville communities in Dallas County, all of which sit along the US-67 pathway into the city. Drivers will recognize the corridor's landmarks: steady commercial development, school zones that slow traffic during the day, and the transition from open country to dense suburbia that happens surprisingly fast.
Approaching Dallas
As you cross into Dallas proper, the highway network funnels you toward the downtown core, where US-67 connections link with the Interstate system circling and crossing the city. Landmarks come quickly at this stage — the emphasis shifts from suburban arterials to Dallas's famous skyline, the Trinity River corridor, and the cluster of downtown attractions around the convention center district and Reunion area.
The Fort Worth Alternative
If your errands or meetings take you through Fort Worth first, you're in good company: TravelMath identifies Fort Worth as the major city closest to the halfway point between Joshua and Dallas, sitting about 23 miles from Joshua and 32 miles from Dallas. It takes roughly 28 minutes to reach Fort Worth from Joshua and about 31 minutes to continue on to Dallas — a modest detour that many commuters make daily.
The Halfway Point: Where to Stop Between Joshua and Dallas
Planning a meetup or a rest stop halfway through the trip? The geographic midpoint between the two cities is about 25.73 miles from Joshua and 25.73 miles from Dallas, and it would take approximately 27 minutes to reach from either location.
Closest Town to the Halfway Point
The closest town to that midpoint is Richland Hills, Texas, located roughly 30 miles from Joshua and 30 miles from Dallas. TravelMath estimates about 37 minutes of driving from Joshua to reach Richland Hills, and about 31 minutes from Dallas. Richland Hills sits in the heart of northeast Tarrant County, surrounded by the mid-cities communities between Fort Worth and Dallas, making it a practical meeting spot for friends or family coming from both directions.
Closest Major City to the Halfway Point
If you'd rather meet at a major city with more restaurant, hotel, and airport options, Fort Worth is your answer. It's about 23 miles from Joshua and 32 miles from Dallas — close enough to the midpoint to be convenient for both parties, with far more amenities than a smaller town can offer.
How Much Does It Cost to Drive from Joshua to Dallas?
For most travelers, this is an inexpensive trip. Using a Texas-wide average regular gas price of $3.93 per gallon, TravelMath calculates the estimated fuel cost of the one-way drive at about $8.12. Keep in mind this is an estimate, not a quote — your actual cost depends on your vehicle's fuel economy, current pump prices in Johnson and Dallas counties, and how much idling you do in metroplex traffic.
- Fuel (estimated): approximately $8.12 one way, based on the $3.93/gallon Texas average used in TravelMath's calculation — verify current prices before you go
- Tolls: North Texas express lanes and toll roads are common on metroplex routes; charges vary by entry and exit points and by toll tag versus pay-by-mail rates, so check the North Texas Tollway Authority for current rates if your chosen route includes toll segments
- Round trip (estimated): roughly double the one-way fuel estimate, before tolls
On the environmental side, an average car making this trip releases about 40.50 pounds of CO2 into the atmosphere, which works out to a carbon footprint of approximately 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile. Carpooling or combining trips is the simplest way to shrink that figure.
Could You Fly from Joshua to Dallas?
Technically the straight-line distance is 40.71 miles, but practically speaking, flying makes no sense for this trip. There are no commercial airports serving Joshua, and Dallas is close enough that driving is faster door to door than any flight could be once you factor in airport transfers, security, and boarding. For travelers arriving from farther away, though, the metroplex's two major commercial airports in the Dallas and Fort Worth areas make this an easy final leg — a short highway drive from either airport down to Joshua.
Joshua, Texas: A Quick Primer
Joshua is a growing city in Johnson County, positioned southwest of the Dallas–Fort Worth urban core. Historically a railroad and agricultural community, it has become increasingly popular with commuters who want small-town living within reach of metroplex jobs. That commuter pattern is exactly why the Joshua-to-Dallas route matters: hundreds of residents make versions of this drive every workday. The city retains a distinctly local character — a walkable older core, community events, and the Johnson County grain-and-livestock heritage — while new subdivisions continue to expand its footprint.
Dallas, Texas: A Quick Primer
Dallas anchors the eastern half of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. The city is a national hub for business, aviation, and culture — home to a major international airport, a celebrated arts district, professional sports franchises, and a dining scene that draws visitors from across the region. For a Joshua resident, Dallas represents the big-city counterweight to home: about an hour away, close enough for an evening out or a same-day business meeting, far enough to feel like a genuine change of scenery.
More Trip Calculations: Reverse Routes and Other Distances
Every driving-distance calculation works in both directions, and the Joshua-to-Dallas numbers apply equally to the reverse trip. Driving from Dallas to Joshua covers the same 51 miles and takes roughly the same 55 minutes non-stop — though northbound-versus-southbound commuter patterns can shift your actual drive time depending on the hour.
If you're comparing destinations, it's worth calculating distances to other nearby cities too. Fort Worth, as noted, is only about 23 miles from Joshua, making it the closer of the two major cities. Richland Hills and the surrounding mid-cities communities fall near the halfway mark of the Dallas trip. Running these comparisons side by side is the best way to decide which metroplex destination deserves your drive time on a given day.
Frequently Asked Questions: Joshua to Dallas
How far is it from Joshua, TX to Dallas, TX?
The driving distance is approximately 51 miles (82.83 kilometers) following the US-67 route, according to TravelMath. In a straight line, the two cities are 40.71 miles apart, with Dallas lying to the northeast of Joshua.
How long does the drive from Joshua to Dallas take?
Plan on about 55 minutes of non-stop driving under normal conditions. Rush-hour congestion on the metroplex highways can add significant time, so allow extra buffer for weekday morning and evening travel.
What is the halfway point between Joshua and Dallas?
The geographic midpoint is 25.73 miles from each city, and the closest town to it is Richland Hills, Texas — about 30 miles from Joshua and 30 miles from Dallas. The closest major city to the halfway point is Fort Worth, about 23 miles from Joshua and 32 miles from Dallas.
How much does gas cost for the drive from Joshua to Dallas?
TravelMath estimates the fuel cost at approximately $8.12 one way, based on a Texas average regular gas price of $3.93 per gallon. Treat this as an estimate only — actual costs vary with your vehicle's mileage and current fuel prices.
What is the carbon footprint of driving from Joshua to Dallas?
An average car on this route releases about 40.50 pounds of CO2 for the full trip, equivalent to roughly 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile, per TravelMath's calculation.
Is US-67 the only way to get from Joshua to Dallas?
No. US-67 is the highway cited in standard distance calculations, but drivers can also route through Fort Worth or the northeast Tarrant County mid-cities area depending on their destination within Dallas. The route comparison table above outlines the main alternatives.
Can I take a shuttle from Joshua to Dallas instead of driving?
Yes. For travelers who prefer not to drive — whether for airport connections, group travel, or simply avoiding metroplex traffic — professional shuttle and transportation services cover the Joshua-to-Dallas corridor. Explore our Texas shuttle and ground transportation services, browse our Dallas destination guide, or see our Fort Worth route information for the neighboring big city. For other popular routes across the state, check our full list of Texas city-to-city routes.