Origin
Cockrell Hill, TX
Afternoon in Cockrell Hill on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cockrell Hill, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cockrell Hill, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Dallas, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Cockrell Hill into the heart of Dallas, this 9.1-mile connection is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via West Jefferson Boulevard, South Westmoreland Road, and the Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike. With a fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly economical commute within the Great Plains region. Because the entire journey takes place within Texas, you will find the transition between these two points seamless and familiar. It serves as an efficient link for anyone needing to bridge the gap between these two locations quickly.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
3.8 miles from Cockrell Hill, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 9.1-mile journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than an open-road cruise. You won't find yourself dealing with long, monotonous stretches, as the highway share for this route is 0%. Instead, expect to navigate through local infrastructure as you transition from Cockrell Hill toward your destination. The route demands your full attention at intersections and turns, contrasting sharply with the experience of a long-haul interstate drive. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for a steady, urban-style pace that keeps you engaged with your immediate surroundings for the duration of the 15-minute trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tom Landry Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 7.6 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 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Landry Freeway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Westmoreland Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Jefferson Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Phinney Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Landry Freeway
— 2.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cockrell Hill, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Phinney Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Phinney Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Jefferson Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Boulevard
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left onto South Westmoreland Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Westmoreland Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right
165 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn straight onto Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 30 East
7
Merge onto I 30
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 35E
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 15-minute hop, you have maximum flexibility in your scheduling throughout the day. You do not need to worry about planning formal stops, as the trip is brief enough to complete in one go. Keep in mind that because the route relies on local roads rather than major highways, traffic density during peak hours may impact your arrival time. Given the minimal $1 fuel cost, your primary planning focus should be navigating the local turns efficiently rather than managing gas or rest breaks. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the West Jefferson Boulevard and South Westmoreland Road junction before you depart to ensure you handle the turns with ease.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 3.8 miles from Cockrell Hill, TX, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.7 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 7.6 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.8 miles or 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 10m
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 Cockrell Hill, 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 Cockrell Hill, TX
This is one driving day of about 7.6 miles and 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cockrell Hill, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Tom Landry Freeway for about 2.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.8 mi from Cockrell Hill, TX · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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 7.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.8 miles from Cockrell Hill, 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
$1.16 one way
$2.32 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| premium | $4.59 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:58 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
22 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
12m 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 Cockrell Hill, TX to Dallas, TX covers 7.6 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tom Landry Freeway, South Westmoreland Road, West Jefferson Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Cockrell Hill, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.16 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 7.6 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 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cockrell Hill, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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