Trip from Dallas, TX to Crowley, TX

Drive Time

54m

Distance

46.1 mi

74 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 50m ★

6 AM

0h 55m

8 AM

1h 4m

10 AM

0h 58m

12 PM

0h 57m

3 PM

0h 59m

5 PM

1h 4m

8 PM

0h 52m

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

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Crowley, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to get from Dallas to Crowley, you are looking at a 46-mile journey that typically takes about 55 minutes to complete. Because the entire route remains within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the trip. This is a straightforward drive that works perfectly as a quick day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel cost of approximately $7, it is an affordable way to move between these two points. Since there are no designated stops along the way, you can easily complete the drive in one efficient push. It is a practical option for anyone needing a direct connection between the cities without the hassle of long-distance travel planning.

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 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through the city using local arteries like Ross Avenue, North Houston Street, and Elm Street. Because you are avoiding major highways, the pace is dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections rather than open-road cruising. You won’t encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches, so stay alert as you transition between these street-level roads. This drive requires your full attention at the wheel, offering a hands-on experience that moves away from the monotony of typical highway travel.

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

There are about 25 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 18 significant decision points across 46.1 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 18 key points

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

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

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

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 none lane. Toward US 67 South: Cleburne

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

43.1 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward FM 1187: Rendon-Crowley Road, McAlister Road

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 39 Toward FM 1187: Rendon-Crowley Road, McAlister...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Dallas, TX to Crowley, 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
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway	6.1 mi	6m
South Freeway	5.5 mi	6m
Marvin D Love Freeway	4.5 mi	4m
South R L Thornton Freeway	4.3 mi	4m
East Main Street	1.6 mi	3m
South Stemmons Freeway	0.8 mi	1m
West Rendon Crowley Road	0.8 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 Crowley, TX.

Start on North Lamar Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Elm Street

Continue on Elm Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Elm Street

Take the ramp

327 ft · 7 sec

Toward I 30, I 35E

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 30 West, I 35E South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

330 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 35E South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35E

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35E

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on I 35E

3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

Exit 426 Toward Dallas Zoo Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Exit 423 Toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto US 67

4.5 mi · 4 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

Toward US 67 South: Cleburne Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 20

6.1 mi · 6 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 20

20 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 35W South: Waco Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35W

5.2 mi · 5 min · South Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 39 Toward FM 1187: Rendon-Crowley Road, McAlister Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto South Freeway

0.3 mi · 31 sec · South Freeway

Turn right onto FM 1187

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Rendon Crowley Road

Turn slight right

102 ft · 4 sec

Turn right onto FM 1187 Business

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Continue on FM 1187 Business

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Enter roundabout onto FM 1187 Business

183 ft · 5 sec · FM 1187 Business

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, 55-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding local rush hours is always a smart move. You don't need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the duration is manageable in a single stint. Keep your $7 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, and ensure your tank is ready for the local stop-and-go conditions. My best advice for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the turn-heavy layout of Ross, Houston, and Elm before you head out. Staying focused on the local navigation will make the 46-mile journey much smoother for you.

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 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 46.1 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 23 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 Crowley, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 46.1 miles and 54m.

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 mi from Dallas, TX · 26m 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Worth, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arlington, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Crowley, TX

The final approach into Crowley, 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 Crowley, 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

$7.04 one way

$14.08 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$7.72	$15.43
premium	$4.59	$8.33	$16.66
diesel	$5.64	$10.24	$20.48

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: 16.1 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	13.8	$4.84	$2.21
Efficient EV	11.5	$4.03	$1.84
EV Truck/SUV	18.4	$6.45	$2.95

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 3 days ago

Origin

Dallas, TX

Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday

Local time

3:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crowley, TX

Afternoon in Crowley on Sunday

Local time

3:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

54m 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 Crowley, TX covers 46.1 miles and takes about 54m 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 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 $7.04 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.

On the drive from Dallas, TX to Crowley, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.

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Trip from Dallas, TX to Crowley, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Crowley, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dallas, TX

Crowley, TX

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

54m on the road

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