Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
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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Eagle Mountain, TX
Sebastián Kvašňák
This 42-mile drive from Dallas to Eagle Mountain, Texas, takes approximately 51 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate major highways, with 77% of the journey being on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, making it an economical option. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. This straightforward drive is ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 42-mile trip. The majority of your drive will be on major arteries like SH 183 TEXpress and I 820 TEXpress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.5 miles on SH 183 TEXpress, allowing for sustained travel. This route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing direct travel over scenic detours, so be prepared for a consistent highway environment for most of the 51-minute duration.
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.
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 42 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 287 Business: Saginaw, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dallas, TX to Eagle Mountain, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dfw Airport along the way.
Dfw Airport
| 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 |
| South Saginaw Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Bailey Boswell Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Boat Club Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Eagle Mountain, TX.
Start on North Lamar Street
Take the ramp
Turn right
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 35E
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
Merge onto I 820
Continue on I 820
Take the exit
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto US 287 Bus
Continue on US 287 Bus
Turn left onto West Bailey Boswell Road
Turn right onto FM 1220
Turn left onto Cape Royale Drive
Turn right onto Timber Oaks Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from Dallas, TX · 23m 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21 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 Eagle Mountain, 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
$6.35 one way
$12.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Dallas on Thursday
Local time
8:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Eagle Mountain on Thursday
Local time
8:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
74°F
Bedford, TX
21 mi in
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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