Origin
Abram, TX
Afternoon in Abram on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Abram, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
8h 6m
Distance
535.9 mi
862 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$82
one way
Abram, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Abram, TX to Dallas, TX covers 535.9 miles and takes about 8h 6m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Cemetery Road, Military Road, North Abram Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $81.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
268 miles from Abram, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 535.9 miles and 8h 6m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Cemetery Road and Military Road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cemetery Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 8h 6m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Abram, TX to Dallas, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cemetery Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Military Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Abram Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Loop 374 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West US Business 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Inspiration Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Expressway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69C North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cemetery Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abram, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on the route
141 ft
·
16 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cemetery Road
98 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cemetery Road
3
Turn left onto Military Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Military Road
4
Continue on North Abram Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Abram Road
5
Turn right onto West Loop 374
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Loop 374
6
Continue on West US Business 83
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West US Business 83
7
Turn right onto North Inspiration Road
315 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Inspiration Road
8
Turn slight left onto West Expressway 83
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Expressway 83
9
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
10
Merge slight left
9.1 mi
·
10 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
12
Continue straight
22 mi
·
23 min
13
Continue straight
57 mi
·
1 hr
14
Keep slight right
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Nueces Street
16
Turn right onto King David Drive
32 mi
·
39 min
·
King David Drive
17
Continue on West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
18
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
20
Turn straight onto State Highway 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
21
Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
22
Continue on State Highway 80 North
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
23
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
24
Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
25
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
United States Highway 183
26
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
27
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 35 North: Waco
29
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
30
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
31
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
32
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
58 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 35E: Dallas
33
Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
34
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
35
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Lamar Street
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 268 miles from Abram, TX, or about 4h 3m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 118 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 268 miles or 4h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 268 miles or 4h 3m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Abram, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Abram, TX
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Dallas, TX
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 miles from Abram, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 268 mi from Abram, TX · 4h 3m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
177 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
354 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Killeen, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
268 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 268 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 118 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 268 miles from Abram, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 268 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Dallas, TX
The final approach into Dallas, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dallas, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Dallas, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$81.86 one way
$163.72 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
188 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $89.71 | $179.42 |
| premium | $4.59 | $96.86 | $193.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $119.06 | $238.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 187.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 160.8 | 1 | $56.27 | $25.72 |
| Efficient EV | 134 | 1 | $46.89 | $21.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 214.4 | 2 | $75.03 | $34.30 |
Gas CO2
188 kg
EV CO2
63 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dallas, TX
Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
8h 6m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Abram, TX to Dallas, TX covers 535.9 miles and takes about 8h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cemetery Road, Military Road, North Abram Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 268 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 268 miles from Abram, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $81.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Abram, TX to Dallas, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Abram, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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