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Distance from Mertens to Dawson

Driving Distance
25.5 mi 41 km
Flying Distance
15.6 mi 25.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Mertens, Texas to Dawson, Texas is 25.5 mi (41 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 15.6 mi (25.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 26 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 53 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Mertens
Place Mertens
State/Province Texas
Country US
Latitude 32.058487
Longitude -96.896664
GPS 32.058487° N, 96.896664° W
Local Time 7:24 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Dawson
Place Dawson
State/Province Texas
Country US
Latitude 31.894048
Longitude -96.714713
GPS 31.894048° N, 96.714713° W
Local Time 7:24 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Mertens, Texas to Dawson, Texas covers 25.5 mi (41 km) in a southeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 26 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (23.4-25.5 miles / 38-41 km). The primary route shown here saves 57 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 53 mph (85 km/h).

Available Routes

FM 308 S and State Hwy 171 S
25.5 mi 26 minutes
Shortest
FM 308 S, State Hwy 171 S and TX-31/State Hwy 31 W
24.7 mi 26 minutes
FM667
23.4 mi 26 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.