Origin
Alice, TX
Afternoon in Alice on Sunday
Local time
3:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alice, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
7h 4m
Distance
385.5 mi
620 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 54m
★
6 AM
7h 5m
8 AM
7h 27m
10 AM
7h 13m
12 PM
7h 10m
3 PM
7h 14m
5 PM
7h 26m
8 PM
6h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alice, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Alice to Dallas covers 408.5 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. Because this route stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout your journey. With a total estimated fuel cost of $61, this trip is manageable as a single-day drive if you are comfortable spending the better part of a day behind the wheel. You should plan for at least one stop to break up the journey and keep your energy levels steady. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, staying alert is essential for this transit between South Texas and the Dallas area.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192.8 miles from Alice, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very different experience than a standard interstate cruise, as this path is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily via North Cameron Street, East 3rd Street, and North Johnson Street rather than high-speed thoroughfares. Because the longest stretch on any single road—North Cameron Street—is 0 miles, you will be making frequent adjustments and turns throughout the journey. This lack of highway miles means the pace is determined by local traffic and road configurations rather than open-road cruising. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where your focus must remain constant as you transition through the various local segments.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 97.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 163.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 385.5 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: at 163.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 222.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 326.9 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
163.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
7
222.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Waco
7
326.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 2m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35E: Dallas
7
385 mi into trip
|
~7h 3m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
6
385.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 3m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Alice, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
163.2 mi in
|
~3h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 97.7 mi | 1h 39m |
| Pickle Parkway | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| I 35E | 58.1 mi | 1h |
| US 281 | 36.3 mi | 41m |
| King David Drive | 31.8 mi | 39m |
| State Highway 80 North | 30.8 mi | 35m |
| State Highway 80 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Nueces Street | 11.1 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 97.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alice, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
94 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto North Cameron Street
357 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Cameron Street
3
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 3rd Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 281 Business
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Johnson Street
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto US 281
36 mi
·
41 min
·
US 281
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Nueces Street
8
Turn right onto TX 72
32 mi
·
39 min
·
King David Drive
9
Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
10
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
12
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
13
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
14
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
15
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
16
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
17
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
United States Highway 183
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
19
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35 North: Waco
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 35
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
58 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
27
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
28
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour and 11-minute trek, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid midday congestion on local streets. Since your fuel budget is approximately $61, keep an eye on your gauge and refuel during your single planned stop to ensure you don't run low during the more isolated segments. Because this route avoids highways entirely, your travel time can fluctuate significantly based on local road conditions and turn frequency. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so don't be afraid to pull over if the turn-heavy nature of the drive becomes fatiguing. A concrete tip for this trip is to map out your turn-by-turn navigation carefully before leaving, as the reliance on local streets like North Johnson Street makes quick adjustments more difficult on the fly.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192.8 miles from Alice, TX, or about 3h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.7 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 85 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.8 miles or 3h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 1m
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 Alice, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alice, TX
This is one driving day of about 385.5 miles and 7h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Alice, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 97.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 192.8 mi from Alice, TX · 3h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
193 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 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192.8 miles from Alice, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.7 miles.
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
$58.89 one way
$117.77 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.53 | $129.07 |
| premium | $4.59 | $69.68 | $139.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.64 | $171.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.6 | 1 | $40.48 | $18.50 |
| Efficient EV | 96.4 | 1 | $33.73 | $15.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.2 | 1 | $53.97 | $24.67 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (67% 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
3:14 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
9 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
7h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alice, TX to Dallas, TX covers 385.5 miles and takes about 7h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway, I 35E. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 192.8 miles from Alice, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.89 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 385.5 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: at 163.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 222.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 326.9 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Alice, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
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