Origin
Beeville, TX
Afternoon in Beeville on Sunday
Local time
3:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beeville, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
6h
Distance
332.7 mi
535 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 47m
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6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 9m
12 PM
6h 7m
3 PM
6h 11m
5 PM
6h 25m
8 PM
5h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beeville, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Beeville to Dallas covers 342.9 miles of the Great Plains, taking approximately 5 hours and 13 minutes behind the wheel. Given the duration, this trip is manageable as a single-day excursion if you get an early start. Budget about $51 for fuel to cover the journey between these two Texas hubs. Since the route relies heavily on local streets rather than major interstates, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience. Both the origin and destination sit firmly within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent geographic backdrop throughout your transit.
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
166.4 miles from Beeville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will navigate primarily via West Corpus Christi Street, North Washington Street, and Northeast Washington Street. Because the route consists of local roads, there is no single long-distance stretch to settle into; instead, you will find yourself frequently adjusting to changing road conditions. This setup requires more focus and engagement than a typical highway trek, making the drive feel intimate and grounded in the local landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Purple Heart Trail and Pickle Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 110.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 332.7 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 110.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 274.1 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
110.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m 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
169.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m 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
274.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 58m 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
332.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 59m 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
332.4 mi into trip
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~5h 59m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Beeville, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
110.4 mi in
|
~2h 14m
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 |
| State Highway 80 North | 30.8 mi | 35m |
| US Highway 181 North | 25.5 mi | 30m |
| State Highway 80 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| US 183 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Helena Road | 8.4 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 97.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beeville, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on North Madison A
125 ft
·
7 sec
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North Madison A
2
Turn right onto West Corpus Christi Street
376 ft
·
23 sec
·
West Corpus Christi Street
3
Turn left onto US 181 Bus
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Street
4
Continue on US 181 Bus
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northeast Washington Street
5
Continue on US 181 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Saint Mary's Street
6
Turn slight right onto FM 3355
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Charco Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
8
Continue on US 181
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 181 North
9
Continue on US 181
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
10
Turn right onto TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
11
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
13
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
14
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
15
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
16
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
17
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
18
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
United States Highway 183
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
20
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35 North: Waco
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 35
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
58 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
28
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
29
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 5-hour and 13-minute journey to stretch your legs and break up the turn-heavy navigation. Since this route avoids major highways, traffic patterns on local streets can fluctuate, so departing early helps you avoid potential congestion. Keep your $51 fuel budget handy and monitor your gauge, as refueling opportunities may vary along these local corridors. Because the route is composed entirely of local roads, maintain a steady, observant pace to navigate the frequent turns safely. Flexibility is your best asset here, so allow extra time in your schedule to account for the slower, non-highway nature of the journey.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.4 miles from Beeville, TX, or about 3h 7m 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.4 miles or 3h 7m 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 56m
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 Beeville, 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 Beeville, TX
This is one driving day of about 332.7 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beeville, 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 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 166.4 mi from Beeville, TX · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 166.4 miles from Beeville, 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
$50.82 one way
$101.64 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $55.69 | $111.39 |
| premium | $4.59 | $60.13 | $120.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.91 | $147.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.93 | $15.97 |
| Efficient EV | 83.2 | 0 | $29.11 | $13.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.1 | 1 | $46.58 | $21.29 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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
3:47 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
6h 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 Beeville, TX to Dallas, TX covers 332.7 miles and takes about 6h 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.4 miles from Beeville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.82 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 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 12 significant decision points across 332.7 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 110.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 274.1 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Beeville, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
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