Origin
Beaumont, TX
Afternoon in Beaumont on Sunday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaumont, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
5h 20m
Distance
276.1 mi
444 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 7m
★
6 AM
5h 20m
8 AM
5h 47m
10 AM
5h 30m
12 PM
5h 27m
3 PM
5h 31m
5 PM
5h 46m
8 PM
5h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaumont, TX
Mark Direen
Dallas, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Connecting Beaumont to Dallas covers a 291.1-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 36 minutes behind the wheel. Because both cities reside within the Great Plains region of Texas, the geography remains relatively consistent throughout the trip. You can comfortably complete this drive in a single day, making it an ideal candidate for a straightforward day trip. Budget roughly $43 for fuel to cover the distance, and plan for at least one stop to break up the travel. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, this route is practical and efficient for those who prefer to reach their destination without an overnight stay.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
138 miles from Beaumont, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way out of the Beaumont area. You will start your trip by navigating North Pearl Street and Pine Street before transitioning onto I-10 West. Unlike a standard interstate cruise, this route features a unique profile with 0% highway share, meaning you will face frequent turns and local road transitions rather than long stretches of open highway. In fact, your longest uninterrupted stretch on North Pearl Street is 0 miles, requiring your full attention as you navigate through local traffic patterns. Prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that demands alertness compared to a typical monotonous interstate sprint.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 147.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and US Highway 175 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Pearl Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 276.1 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 (North Pearl Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Pearl Street
Turn left onto North Pearl Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the exit toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North:...
7
2.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
8
274.6 mi into trip
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~5h 17m in
Take the exit toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 284B
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
8
274.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Elm Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Elm Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 147.2 mi | 2h 49m |
| US Highway 175 West | 78.4 mi | 1h 25m |
| US Highway 175 | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| Eastex Freeway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| East Corsicana Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Kurth Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Pine Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 147.2 mi, about 2h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaumont, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Calder Avenue
206 ft
·
12 sec
·
Calder Avenue
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto North Pearl Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Pearl Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
4
Turn straight onto Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pine Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 10 West: Houston
6
Merge onto I 10; US 90
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10; US 90
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
9
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Toward Jasper, Lufkin
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 287
94 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 69; US 287
Toward US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
11
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
12
Turn straight
304 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Timberland Drive
14
Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
15
At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
17
Merge onto US 69
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 69
18
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
19
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
20
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
21
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
22
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
23
Continue on US 175
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175
24
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Corsicana Street
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto I 45
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 284B
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Elm Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
30
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lamar Street
31
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 291.1-mile trek, prioritize a morning departure to avoid the worst of local traffic transitions. Since the route is turn-heavy and lacks long, uninterrupted highway segments, pacing yourself with at least one scheduled stop is essential for staying alert. Keep your $43 fuel budget handy, as local roads may result in varied fuel efficiency compared to sustained highway driving. Because this is a one-day trip, you have the advantage of flexibility; however, be mindful that the lack of highway-heavy miles means your transit time is sensitive to local road congestion. Focus on navigating the turns through Beaumont carefully before settling into the longer segments of your journey toward Dallas.
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 138 miles from Beaumont, TX, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.2 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
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 Beaumont, 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 Beaumont, TX
This is one driving day of about 276.1 miles and 5h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beaumont, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 69 for about 147.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138 mi from Beaumont, TX · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 138 miles from Beaumont, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.2 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.18 one way
$84.35 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.22 | $92.44 |
| premium | $4.59 | $49.90 | $99.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.34 | $122.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.8 | 1 | $28.99 | $13.25 |
| Efficient EV | 69 | 0 | $24.16 | $11.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.4 | 1 | $38.65 | $17.67 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
138 mi in
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
7 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
5h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beaumont, TX to Dallas, TX covers 276.1 miles and takes about 5h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 69, US Highway 175 West, US Highway 175. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138 miles from Beaumont, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.18 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 276.1 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 (North Pearl Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Beaumont, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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