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Taxi from DAL to Downtown Dallas

The taxi ride from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to Downtown Dallas covers roughly 11.7 km of driving in 28 minutes under light traffic (OpenStreetMap-style routing estimate). This corridor has a regulator-published flat fare ($25.00) that replaces meter ticks for licensed taxis when both endpoints match the official definition. Always confirm with your driver before departure - peak congestion, tolls and luggage can shift the final amount.

Road distance
7.3 mi
Free-flow time
28m
Typical taxi (band)
$25.00 – $27.50
Median estimate
$25.00
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DAL → Downtown Dallas

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FAQ

DAL taxi questions

How much is a taxi from DAL to Downtown Dallas?
The regulated flat fare for this airport pairing is $25.00 before tip (source: City of Dallas Transportation Regulation). If no flat applies to your exact destination, expect roughly $25.00–$27.50 on the meter depending on traffic.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi from DAL?
Outside surge, rideshare apps are often slightly cheaper than the meter; during surge they can exceed Dallas’s regulated taxi rates. Flat airport taxi fares (where published) are frequently competitive with surge-priced apps.
Where do I catch a taxi at DAL?
Licensed taxis queue at the official taxi rank - follow airport signage from baggage reclaim. Avoid solicitors in the arrivals hall; legitimate drivers use the meter or the published flat fare only.
Do Dallas taxis take credit cards from the airport?
Yes - licensed taxis must accept cards in Dallas. If a terminal claims it is broken, ask for a receipt and note the medallion number for City of Dallas Transportation Regulation.
How accurate is this calculator?
Distance and duration come from real OSRM routing when you press Calculate. Tariff math uses City of Dallas Transportation Regulation’s published sheet last verified 2026-04-05.

Sources & verification

Primary source

City of Dallas Transportation Regulation

Last verified
April 5, 2026
Verification cadence
Every 180 days
Routing data
OpenStreetMap via OSRM

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