Lewisville, Texas
Lewisville is a city in Denton County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 22 miles northwest of Dallas, with a population of about 135,983. Parts of Lewisville also extend into Dallas County.
Dallas · Denton
Counties
135,983
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
40.7 sq mi
Land Area
22 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Lewisville on Wikipedia
Lewisville City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Lewisville.
Major roads: Hwy 121 · Hwy 121 Bus · I-35 · State Hwy 121 · State Hwy 121 Bus · State Hwy 190 · US Hwy 77
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Lewisville from our research
What we've verified about Lewisville, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- An 1850s Holford Prairie farm town that became a lakeside suburb and, for one wild weekend in 1969, a rock festival site. Details →
- Dining
- 284 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Asian · Mexican & Tex-Mex; 64 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 269 public schools within 12 miles, across 27 districts and charters, mainly Lewisville ISD, Texas College Preparatory Academies and Coppell ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (18 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit (21 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Isle du Bois Unit (22 mi). Nearest lakes: Lewisville Lake (7 mi), Grapevine Lake (9 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 33 licensed plumbers, 71 licensed HVAC contractors and 35 licensed electricians serve Lewisville. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Lewisville, Texas
Lewisville lies in two counties: Dallas and Denton, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Lewisville
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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