Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is about 37.0 miles by road from Balch Springs on one route, with other routes ranging from 33.7 to approximately 40 miles. You can make the trip by taxi, app-based ride or rental car; Scottish Inns is about a 39-minute drive from DFW.
- Road distance: About 37.0 miles on the route via I-635 N; other figures range from 33.7 to approximately 40 miles.
- Driving estimate: 36 minutes for the 37.0-mile route; actual time can vary.
- Taxi: Taxi stands are available at the terminals, though the airport’s terminal-level directions differ.
- Rental cars: The Rental Car Center operates 24 hours a day, with shuttle service from the terminals.
How far is DFW from Balch Springs?
DFW is approximately 37.0 miles by roadway from Balch Springs on the route via I-635 N. Google Maps also gives a 33.7-mile route via US-175 W and TX-183 W, while the City of Balch Springs’ comprehensive plan puts the road distance at approximately 40 miles.
The 37.0-mile I-635 N route and the 33.7-mile US-175 W and TX-183 W route each have a 36-minute driving estimate. The 37.7-mile route via I-30 W has a 38-minute estimate. Treat these as estimates, not fixed journey times, and use live directions when planning your departure.
Dallas Love Field is about 32 minutes by car from Scottish Inns; taxi and transfer options from Dallas Love Field to Balch Springs cover a separate airport journey.
Choose a taxi, rideshare or rental car
DFW provides taxi service, app-based rides and rental cars, each with a different pickup arrangement. Check the official site before you go for current pickup instructions.
Taxi
Taxi stands are on the lower level of Terminals A, B, C, D and E according to one airport page. Another gives the upper level for Terminals A, B, C and E, and the lower level for Terminal D. Follow airport signage or ask staff to confirm the stand for your terminal.
A Guest Assistant is at taxi stands from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight). For special taxi requests, the airport provides different phone numbers for after midnight and for the period from midnight to 8:00 AM; confirm current contact details with airport staff.
App-based rides
Uber, Lyft, WINGZ and Alto pick up at the upper-level curbside of each terminal. Follow airport signs and your app’s pickup instructions.
Rental car
The Rental Car Center is near the airport’s south entrance at 2424 E. 38th Street, DFW Airport, Texas, and operates 24 hours a day. Rental companies include ACE Rent A Car, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox Rent A Car, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty, as well as Turo.
After collecting your baggage, follow Rental Car signs to the designated lower-level terminal pickup area and board a shuttle to the Rental Car Center.
Shuttles run 24 hours a day, depart every 8–15 minutes and take approximately 7–10 minutes to reach the center. Construction may affect travel times. The purple shuttle serves all rental-car companies, stops at designated locations outside terminals and is ADA accessible.
What route takes you from DFW toward Balch Springs?
Road options from DFW toward Balch Springs include I-635 N, US-175 W and TX-183 W, and I-30 W. The route with the 37.0-mile distance follows I-635 N; the shorter alternative follows US-175 W and TX-183 W, while the I-30 W route is 37.7 miles.
DFW’s main road, International Parkway, runs north to south. Drivers can enter the airport from State Highway 183 on the south, or State Highway 114 or Interstate 635 on the north. Follow airport signs to navigate within DFW, then use current directions for your chosen route.
For the next leg after arrival, local driving, transit and planning information for Balch Springs can help with getting around.
Check traffic and airport conditions before leaving
Live traffic and airport conditions can affect your departure and drive. DFW advises checking flight information and security wait times when planning an airport trip, and driving-time apps can help you plan around live traffic.
Use live navigation for the drive, since route times are estimates and can change with traffic.
FAQs
Can you take an app-based ride from DFW?
Yes. Uber, Lyft, WINGZ and Alto pick up at the upper-level curbside of each terminal.
Where do rental-car customers catch the shuttle?
After baggage claim, follow Rental Car signs to the designated lower-level terminal pickup area and board the shuttle to the Rental Car Center.
Which roads provide access to DFW?
State Highway 183 provides airport access from the south, while State Highway 114 and Interstate 635 provide access from the north.