Origin
Dallas, TX
Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
2:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, TX to Burleson, TX
Drive Time
53m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Dallas, TX
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Burleson, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Traveling from Dallas to Burleson covers a 46.4-mile stretch that typically takes about 54 minutes to complete. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel for the one-way trek. Because this route relies on local streets rather than major interstates, it offers a straightforward commute without the need for an overnight stay. It is an ideal option if you are looking for a quick, efficient connection between these two North Texas cities.
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 Dallas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate out of the city using Ross Avenue, North Houston Street, and Elm Street. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter the typical high-speed interstate grind; instead, your focus will be on local navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Ross Avenue, highlighting the stop-and-go nature of this urban transit. This route feels more like a city-to-suburb transition than a traditional open-road excursion. Because of the frequent turns, you should remain alert and prepared for constant adjustments to your path.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 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 19.7 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 0.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 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 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (US 67 / Marvin D Love Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West, I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 30 West, I 35E South
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 67 / Marvin D Love Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67 / Marvin D Love Freeway toward US 67 South: Cleburne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 67 South: Cleburne
8
36.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
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 437
Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
7
37.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W South: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W South: Waco
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Dallas, TX to Burleson, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
Denton
36.8 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 19.7 mi | 21m |
| South Freeway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Marvin D Love Freeway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Renfro Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 19.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Burleson, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Lamar Street
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Continue on Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Take the ramp
327 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 30, I 35E
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 30 West, I 35E South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
330 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 35E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35E
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
9
Continue on I 35E
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Exit 426
Toward Dallas Zoo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 423
Toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
Toward US 67 South: Cleburne
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 20
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 20
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 437
Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35W South: Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 35W
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 36
Toward FM 3391: Renfro Street
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto North Burleson Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Burleson Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Spur 50
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Renfro Street
21
Turn left onto South Main Street
342 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Enter roundabout onto East Ellison Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Ellison Street
23
Arrive at destination
East Ellison Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid peak urban congestion. There are no scheduled stops required for this 54-minute journey, allowing you to drive straight through if you prefer. Keep your $7 fuel budget in mind when planning your total travel costs for the round trip. One specific tip for this route is to pay close attention to your GPS while navigating the various local turns on Ross, Houston, and Elm. By staying focused on these city streets, you can ensure a smooth transition from Dallas to your destination in Burleson.
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 Dallas, TX, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.7 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 46.4 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.2 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burleson, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
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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 Dallas, TX
This is one driving day of about 46.4 miles and 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dallas, 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 19.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Dallas, TX · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 46.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burleson, TX
The final approach into Burleson, 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 Burleson, 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
$7
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Burleson, TX
Afternoon in Burleson on Sunday
Local time
2:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
3 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
53m 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 Burleson, TX covers 46.4 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, South Freeway, Lyndon B Johnson 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 Dallas, 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (US 67 / Marvin D Love Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Dallas, TX to Burleson, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
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