Drive Time
5h 42m
Distance
278.1 mi
447 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
The drive from Dallas, TX to Junction, TX covers 278.1 miles and takes about 5h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ross Avenue, North Houston Street, Elm Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.38 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
139 miles from Dallas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 42m drive with frequent turns across 278.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Houston Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 30 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 30 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35E South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Stemmons Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Junction, TX.
Start on North Lamar Street
Turn right onto Ross Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Houston Street
Turn slight right onto Elm Street
Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E
Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway
Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
Continue on Southwest Big Bend Trail
Continue on Glen Rose Road
Turn left onto East South Loop
Continue on West Washington Street
Continue on South US Highway 377
Continue on Dublin Bypass
Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
Continue on US Highway 67
Continue on East Central Avenue
Continue on US Highway 67
Continue on Early Boulevard
Continue on East Commerce Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Continue on US Highway 377 South
Continue on Bridge Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto Blackburn Street
Turn right onto East Commerce Street
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Turn right onto Menard Highway
Continue on United States Highway 190
Continue on East US Highway 190
At the end of the road, turn left
Continue straight
Turn left onto North 11th Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139 miles or 2h 51m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Junction, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dallas, 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 Dallas, TX
This is one driving day of about 278.1 miles and 5h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139 mi from Dallas, TX · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 139 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Junction, 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 Junction, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$41.38 one way
$82.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.55 | $93.11 |
| premium | $4.59 | $50.27 | $100.53 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $43.72 | $87.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.4 | 1 | $29.20 | $13.35 |
| Efficient EV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.33 | $11.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.2 | 1 | $38.93 | $17.80 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Junction on Saturday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
81°F
Fort Worth, TX
139 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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