Trip from Crowley, TX to Dallas, TX

Drive Time

55m

Distance

46.4 mi

75 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 51m ★

6 AM

0h 56m

8 AM

1h 5m

10 AM

0h 59m

12 PM

0h 58m

3 PM

0h 59m

5 PM

1h 4m

8 PM

0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick commute from Crowley to Dallas, expect a straightforward 46-mile journey that typically takes about 50 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Great Plains, you will not need to worry about overnight stays; it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. Budgeting about $7 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way trek. You will be navigating local arteries rather than major interstates, which keeps the travel experience grounded in regional surroundings. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two Texas locations that is best handled as a direct drive.

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

23.2 miles from Crowley, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Your route relies on West Main Street, East Main Street, and West Rendon Crowley Road to navigate the distance. Because 0% of the drive is on a major highway, you will be constantly transitioning through local road segments rather than settling into a long, monotonous cruise. The path remains consistent in its local character from start to finish, requiring your full attention behind the wheel to manage the frequent turns. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, so plan for a steady, engaged pace throughout the entire 50-minute duration.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.6 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 8.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 46.4 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 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8.6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas

8.9 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 20 East: Dallas

15 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 20 East: Dallas

34.9 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward US 67 North: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 464A Toward US 67 North: Dallas

45.8 mi into trip | ~54m 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
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway	19.6 mi	21m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway	6 mi	6m
South Freeway	5.6 mi	6m
Marvin D Love Freeway	4.5 mi	4m
South R L Thornton Freeway	4.2 mi	4m
South Stemmons Freeway	1.3 mi	1m
East Main Street	1.3 mi	2m
West Rendon Crowley Road	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway — 19.6 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crowley, TX and Dallas, TX.

Start on this road

87 ft · 2 sec · this road

Continue on FM 1187 Business

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Continue on FM 1187 Business

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto FM 1187

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Rendon Crowley Road

Turn left onto South Freeway

0.3 mi · 36 sec · South Freeway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 35W North Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 35W

5.3 mi · 5 min · South Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 20

5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

14 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the none lane.

Continue on I 20

6.0 mi · 6 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 464A Toward US 67 North: Dallas Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 67

4.5 mi · 4 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35E

4.2 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 35E

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 429A Toward Continental Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto Continental Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

433 ft · 10 sec · North Lamar Street

Arrive at destination

North Lamar Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 46-mile trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever it suits your schedule, though local traffic patterns on these main roads should be kept in mind. You will not need to factor in any mandatory stops, as the duration is short enough to drive in one go. Keep your $7 fuel budget in mind, and consider filling up before you depart to avoid hunting for stations along the local route. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to stay alert for turn-heavy transitions, as navigating West Main and Rendon Crowley roads requires more focus than a simple highway cruise. Enjoy the convenience of this efficient, short-distance connection.

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 23.2 miles from Crowley, TX, or about 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.6 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 46.4 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 23.2 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Crowley, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Crowley, TX

This is one driving day of about 46.4 miles and 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crowley, 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 Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 19.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.2 mi from Crowley, TX · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Arlington, TX

23 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.

Popular next leg

Arlington, TX to Dallas, TX

20.2 mi · 27m

Pacing Suggestions

Irving, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arlington, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Crowley, 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

$7.09 one way

$14.18 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$7.77	$15.53
premium	$4.59	$8.39	$16.77
diesel	$5.64	$10.31	$20.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.9	$4.87	$2.23
Efficient EV	11.6	$4.06	$1.86
EV Truck/SUV	18.6	$6.50	$2.97

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Crowley, TX

Afternoon in Crowley on Sunday

Local time

3:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

55m 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 Crowley, TX to Dallas, TX covers 46.4 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, South Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 23.2 miles from Crowley, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.09 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.

The route from Crowley, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Crowley, TX to Dallas, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Dallas, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Crowley, TX

Dallas, TX

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

55m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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