Origin
Bovina, TX
Night in Bovina on Friday
Local time
10:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bovina, TX to Dallas, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 44m
Distance
444.4 mi
715 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 35m
★
6 AM
7h 44m
8 AM
8h 3m
10 AM
7h 51m
12 PM
7h 49m
3 PM
7h 52m
5 PM
8h 2m
8 PM
7h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bovina, TX to Dallas, TX covers 444.4 miles and takes about 7h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 84, US Highway 84, Tom Landry Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 232.9 miles on US 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
222.2 miles from Bovina, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Dallas, TX
Full guide →Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 44m. Total distance: 444.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 44m highway drive covering 444.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 84 and US Highway 84. The longest continuous stretch is about 232.9 miles on US 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 232.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 214.5 miles in near US 84.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 444.4 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 214.5 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 397.5 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 442.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
214.5 mi into trip
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~3h 42m in
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US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
397.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 48m in
|
I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
7
442.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 41m in
Take the exit toward I 35E North: Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
9
443 mi into trip
|
~7h 41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
8
443.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 43m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 232.9 mi | 3h 57m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 30 mi | 35m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| TX 214 | 20.6 mi | 21m |
| East American Boulevard | 17.8 mi | 18m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| TX 86 | 9 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 232.9 mi, about 3h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bovina, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on TX 86
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
TX 86
2
Turn right onto TX 214
21 mi
·
21 min
·
TX 214
3
Keep slight right at fork
323 ft
·
5 sec
4
Turn straight onto US 70; TX 214
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
North 1st Street
5
Turn left onto US 84
18 mi
·
18 min
·
East American Boulevard
6
Continue on US 84
8.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 84
7
Continue on US 84
42 mi
·
43 min
·
US 84
8
Merge onto US 84
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Avenue Q
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 84
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
10
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
11
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
13
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
14
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 15th Street
15
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ralls Road
16
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
183 mi
·
3 hr 5 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 30
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 35E
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
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
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 222.2 miles from Bovina, TX, or about 3h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.9 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 98 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 222.2 miles or 3h 50m 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 35m
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 Bovina, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Bovina, TX
This is one driving day of about 444.4 miles and 7h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Bovina, 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 US 84 for about 232.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 222.2 mi from Bovina, TX · 3h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
222 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 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 222.2 miles from Bovina, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 232.9 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
$67.15 one way
$134.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
156 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $73.50 | $147.00 |
| premium | $4.54 | $79.34 | $158.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $98.12 | $196.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 133.3 | 1 | $46.66 | $21.33 |
| Efficient EV | 111.1 | 1 | $38.89 | $17.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 177.8 | 2 | $62.22 | $28.44 |
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 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
Night in Dallas on Friday
Local time
10:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Sweetwater, TX
222 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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 44m 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 Bovina, TX to Dallas, TX covers 444.4 miles and takes about 7h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, US Highway 84, Tom Landry Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 222.2 miles from Bovina, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.15 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 15 significant decision points across 444.4 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 214.5 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 397.5 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 442.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bovina, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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