Origin
Caddo Mills, TX
Afternoon in Caddo Mills on Thursday
Local time
3:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caddo Mills, TX to Dallas, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caddo Mills, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Caddo Mills and Dallas, you are in for a straightforward 41.6-mile trek across the Great Plains. This drive typically takes about 51 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Highway 66, East Main Street, and South Elm Street rather than relying on major interstate corridors. With a fuel budget of just $6, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate. It serves as a practical connection for those moving within the same region, offering a direct path to the city without the complexity of a multi-day journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition from Caddo Mills toward Dallas. Because the highway share is 0%, you won’t be settling into a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, you will be navigating surface streets and local arteries. The route requires active steering and constant awareness of local intersections rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. This path offers a more granular view of the landscape as you progress through the local road network. Prepare for a steady, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 51-minute transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in near I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 40.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge onto I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
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 47B
Toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinn...
7
39.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
8
39.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
8
39.7 mi into trip
|
~48m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Ralph Hall Highway | 28.5 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 66 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| West Interstate 30 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Elm Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
— 28.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caddo Mills, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on FM 36
215 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto TX 66; FM 36
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 66
3
Continue on TX 66
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto FM 548
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Elm Street
5
Turn right onto West Interstate 30
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Interstate 30
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 30 West
7
Merge onto I 30; US 67
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 47B
Toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Elm Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lamar Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Caddo Mills, TX · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Caddo Mills, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dallas, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dallas, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.18 one way
$12.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.76 | $13.53 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Thursday
Local time
3:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
50m 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 Caddo Mills, TX to Dallas, TX covers 40.9 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Congressman Ralph Hall Highway, State Highway 66, West Interstate 30. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 miles from Caddo Mills, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 40.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.5 miles (I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Caddo Mills, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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