Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Caddo Mills, TX
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If you are looking for a straightforward trip across the Texas Great Plains, the 41-mile journey from Dallas to Caddo Mills is a manageable endeavor. Clocking in at approximately 51 minutes, this transit is perfect for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate a path primarily via Commerce Street, I-45 South, and I-30 to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of just $6, the route is highly economical for solo travelers or small groups. Because both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the entire drive.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share for this route is 0%, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel as you navigate local thoroughfares. The road demands your full attention due to the frequent turns required to transition between Commerce Street and the connecting highways. Without long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, the character of this drive is defined by its urban and suburban connectivity. It is a practical, functional transit that moves you efficiently through the region without the predictability of a long-haul highway grind.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East R L Thornton Freeway and East State Highway 66. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 41 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 45 South
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 30
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FM 548: Royse City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dallas, TX to Caddo Mills, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 548: Royse City along the way.
Fm 548: Royse City
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 29.3 mi | 33m |
| East State Highway 66 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| Commerce Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Elm Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Interstate 30 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Caddo Mills, TX.
Start on North Lamar Street
Turn left onto Commerce Street
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 30; US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
Take the exit
Turn straight onto West Interstate 30
Turn left onto FM 548
Turn right onto TX 66
Continue on TX 66
Turn left onto FM 36
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Dallas, TX · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Caddo Mills, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.20 one way
$12.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Dallas on Thursday
Local time
7:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Caddo Mills on Thursday
Local time
7:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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