Origin
Alief, TX
Late night in Alief on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alief, TX to Dallas, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 56m
Distance
252.6 mi
406 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
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6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alief, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alief, TX to Dallas, TX covers 252.6 miles and takes about 3h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alief Clodine Road, West Houston Center Boulevard, WPT Toll East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
126.3 miles from Alief, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 56m drive with frequent turns across 252.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alief Clodine Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 56m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alief, TX to Dallas, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alief Clodine Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Houston Center Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WPT Toll East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westpark Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| BW 8 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Sam Houston Parkway South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SHT Toll North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Sam Houston Tollway South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Alief Clodine Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alief, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Cook Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Cook Road
2
Turn right onto Alief Clodine Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Alief Clodine Road
3
Turn left onto West Houston Center Boulevard
223 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Houston Center Boulevard
4
Take the ramp right toward WPT Toll East
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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WPT Toll East
5
Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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Westpark Tollway
6
Take the exit slight right toward SHT North, BW 8 South: Sam Houston Tollway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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SHT North, BW 8 South: Sam Houston Tollway
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Sam Houston Parkway South
217 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Sam Houston Parkway South
8
Take the ramp slight left toward SHT Toll North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
SHT Toll North
9
Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway South
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West Sam Houston Tollway South
10
Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Sam Houston Tollway North
11
Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
West Sam Houston Tollway North
12
Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Sam Houston Tollway West
13
Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Sam Houston Parkway West
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 45 North: Dallas
16
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
223 mi
·
3 hr 51 min
·
North Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street West, Elm Street
18
Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Elm Street
19
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Elm Street
20
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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North Lamar Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 126.3 miles from Alief, TX, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.3 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 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 Alief, 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 Alief, TX
This is one driving day of about 252.6 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alief, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.3 mi from Alief, TX · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126.3 miles from Alief, 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
$38.17 one way
$76.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $41.78 | $83.56 |
| premium | $4.54 | $45.10 | $90.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.77 | $111.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.52 | $12.12 |
| Efficient EV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.10 | $10.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101 | 1 | $35.36 | $16.17 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Dallas on Wednesday
Local time
4:09 AM
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
10 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
3h 56m 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 Alief, TX to Dallas, TX covers 252.6 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alief Clodine Road, West Houston Center Boulevard, WPT Toll East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.3 miles from Alief, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 56m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alief, TX to Dallas, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alief, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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