Dallas, TX Road Trips

Drivers starting from Dallas, TX have 60 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 353 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Dallas, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

120

Longest Drive

781.5 mi

Centennial, CO

Quickest Drive

4h 25m

West University Place, TX

Plan Around Dallas, TX

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Dallas, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Centennial, CO to Dallas, TX 781.5 mi · 14h 3m Vinton, TX to Dallas, TX 651.9 mi · 11h 3m El Paso, TX to Dallas, TX 635.5 mi · 10h 40m Socorro, TX to Dallas, TX 620.9 mi · 10h 25m

Continue From Dallas, TX

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Dallas, TX to El Paso, TX 635.3 mi · 10h 41m Dallas, TX to Horizon City, TX 619.9 mi · 10h 24m Dallas, TX to Tornillo, TX 601.7 mi · 10h 5m Dallas, TX to Abram, TX 533.4 mi · 9h 18m

Trips from Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX to El Paso, TX

635.3 mi 10h 41m

Dallas, TX to Horizon City, TX

619.9 mi 10h 24m

Dallas, TX to Tornillo, TX

601.7 mi 10h 5m

Dallas, TX to Abram, TX

533.4 mi 9h 18m

Dallas, TX to La Homa, TX

530.9 mi 9h 14m

Dallas, TX to Donna, TX

525.6 mi 9h 5m

Dallas, TX to San Juan, TX

519 mi 8h 58m

Dallas, TX to La Paloma, TX

513.7 mi 9h 23m

Dallas, TX to Rio Hondo, TX

505.1 mi 9h 12m

Dallas, TX to Dalhart, TX

447.4 mi 7h 57m

Dallas, TX to Rio Bravo, TX

441.4 mi 7h 53m

Dallas, TX to Eagle Pass, TX

415.7 mi 7h 29m

Dallas, TX to San Diego, TX

415.3 mi 7h 5m

Dallas, TX to Alice, TX

407.4 mi 6h 59m

Dallas, TX to Kermit, TX

397.3 mi 7h 6m

Dallas, TX to Corpus Christi, TX

391 mi 7h 4m

Dallas, TX to Crystal City, TX

388.7 mi 6h 58m

Dallas, TX to Snyder, TX

388 mi 6h 51m

Driving from Dallas, TX

Expect an average of 353 miles and about 6h 18m behind the wheel when leaving Dallas, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 635 miles (10h 41m), while the shortest is just 253 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Dallas, TX include El Paso, TX (635.3 mi, 10h 41m), Horizon City, TX (619.9 mi, 10h 24m), Tornillo, TX (601.7 mi, 10h 5m), Abram, TX (533.4 mi, 9h 18m), and La Homa, TX (530.9 mi, 9h 14m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 353-mile trip from Dallas, TX, budget about $53 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 60 mapped routes leaving Dallas, TX and 60 routes heading into Dallas, TX, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 253 to 635 miles.

The longest mapped route from Dallas, TX covers 635 miles and takes approximately 10h 41m. Shorter options start at just 253 miles.

The average route from Dallas, TX runs about 353 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 353-mile trip from Dallas, TX costs roughly $53 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Dallas, TX include El Paso, TX, Horizon City, TX, Tornillo, TX and Abram, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.