Origin
Addison, TX
Afternoon in Addison on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Addison, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
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6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Addison, TX
Thomas balabaud
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Addison to Dallas, you are looking at a quick, 13.3-mile trip that typically takes about 18 minutes. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the journey. This is a straightforward local drive that easily fits into a single day, requiring no overnight stops. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a highly economical route for your commute or errands. You won't need to worry about planning for multiple stops, as the direct nature of the trip makes it a simple point-to-point excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.7 miles from Addison, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the major highways entirely, as this route features a zero percent highway share. You will navigate via Addison Circle, Addison Road, and Belt Line Road rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Addison Circle, you should be prepared for frequent turns and intersection navigation rather than long, uninterrupted segments. The personality of this drive is strictly urban and local, demanding your full attention at city traffic lights and turns. It is a practical, functional way to navigate between these two Texas hubs.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dallas North Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 13.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Addison Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Addison Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Addison Circle
Turn right onto Addison Circle
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Addison Road
Turn left onto Addison Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
11.8 mi into trip
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~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35E South
7
12.2 mi into trip
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~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Addison, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dnt South along the way.
Dnt South
1.1 mi in
|
~2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Addison Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Belt Line Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Addison Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dallas Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addison, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on this road
84 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
66 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto Addison Circle
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
Addison Circle
4
Turn left onto Addison Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Addison Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Belt Line Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Belt Line Road
6
Turn straight
283 ft
·
10 sec
7
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
163 ft
·
3 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward DNT South
9
Merge onto DNT
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
329 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
13
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 18-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should always account for typical city traffic patterns. You do not need to worry about pacing stops or long-distance fatigue, as the 13.3-mile distance is easily managed in one go. Keep your focus on the turns, as the route relies on transitioning between Addison Circle, Addison Road, and Belt Line Road. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to double-check your turn-by-turn navigation before leaving, as the lack of highway segments means you will be relying on local streets for the duration of your trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.7 miles from Addison, TX, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13.3 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.7 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
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 Addison, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Addison, TX
This is one driving day of about 13.3 miles and 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Addison, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Dallas North Tollway for about 10.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.7 mi from Addison, TX · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.7 miles from Addison, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
| premium | $4.59 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.84
Dallas North Tollway
(10.5 mi)
$0.84
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
3:52 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.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Addison, TX to Dallas, TX covers 13.3 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dallas North Tollway, North Stemmons Freeway, Addison Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Addison, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 13.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Addison Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Addison Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Addison, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dnt South along the way.
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