Origin
Dallas, TX
Evening in Dallas on Friday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, TX to Blue Mound, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Blue Mound, TX
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Dallas to Blue Mound, you are looking at a straightforward 34.3-mile trip across the Great Plains. This drive typically takes about 38 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate using I-35E North, the North Stemmons Freeway, and the John W. Carpenter Freeway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, it is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. Because the route is short and direct, you have total flexibility in your departure time. It is a practical connection between these two Texas locations that keeps you within the same region for the entire journey.
About the Cities
Starting 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 38m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will utilize major thoroughfares like the North Stemmons Freeway, the nature of the route is defined by frequent transitions and technical maneuvers typical of urban navigation. Since the highway share is 0 percent, you should prepare for a drive that demands your full attention rather than one where you can simply set cruise control. The transition between these roads requires you to stay alert through various junctions as you make your way toward Blue Mound. It is a functional, high-intensity commute that keeps you focused on the road ahead for the duration of the 38-minute trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SH 183 TEXpress is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 183 TEXpress and I 820 TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles (TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35E North
9
4.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 433A
Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
32.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward FM 156: Blue Mound Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward FM 156: Blue Mound Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dallas, TX to Blue Mound, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dfw Airport along the way.
Dfw Airport
4.6 mi in
|
~6m
|
via TX 183
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SH 183 TEXpress | 16.5 mi | 16m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 6.9 mi | 6m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Blue Mound Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| John W Carpenter Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SH 183 TEXpress
— 16.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Blue Mound, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Lamar Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
133 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 35E North
3
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 35E North
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 35E North
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 35E
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
Exit 433A
Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
15 mi
·
14 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
10
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
12
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northeast Loop
14
Continue on I 820
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 15
Toward FM 156: Blue Mound Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on this road
476 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
Exit 15
Toward FM 156: Blue Mound Road
17
Turn straight onto Northeast Loop 820
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Northeast Loop 820
18
Turn right onto FM 156
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Blue Mound Road
19
Turn right onto Gill Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gill Street
20
Turn left onto Waggoman Road
125 ft
·
5 sec
·
Waggoman Road
21
Arrive at destination
Waggoman Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.18 one way
$10.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Blue Mound, TX
Evening in Blue Mound on Friday
Local time
8:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
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
38m 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 Dallas, TX to Blue Mound, TX covers 34.3 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SH 183 TEXpress, I 820 TEXpress, North Stemmons 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 17.2 miles from Dallas, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.18 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 14 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles (TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Dallas, TX to Blue Mound, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dfw Airport along the way.
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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