The drive from Dallas, TX to Evadale, TX covers 267.7 miles and takes about 5h 12m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on C F Hawn Freeway, US Highway 69 South, East Denman Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.7 miles on C F Hawn Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.8 miles from Dallas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 12m. Total distance: 267.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 12m highway drive covering 267.7 miles, with most of the trip on C F Hawn Freeway and US Highway 69 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.7 miles on C F Hawn Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
C F Hawn Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 68.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on C F Hawn Freeway and US Highway 69 South. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 267.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (US 175 / C F Hawn Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Houston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 45 South: Houston
5
1.4 mi into trip|~2m in|I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge onto I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
4.5 mi into trip|~6m in|US 175 / C F Hawn Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 / C F Hawn Freeway toward US 175 South: Kaufman
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 175 South: Kaufman
5
112.5 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|US 69 / North Jackson Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 69 / North Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
5
267.3 mi into trip|~5h 11m in
Take the exit toward FM 105, FM 2246: Evadale, Vidor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FM 105, FM 2246: Evadale, Vidor
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
C F Hawn Freeway
68.7 mi
1h 14m
US Highway 69 South
53.3 mi
1h
East Denman Avenue
38.5 mi
43m
US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi
22m
US Highway 69 North
16.2 mi
18m
Rusk Street
15.1 mi
19m
US Highway 175
13.3 mi
14m
TX 327
8 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
C F Hawn Freeway
— 68.7 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Evadale, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
433 ft·14 sec·North Lamar Street
2
Turn right onto McKinney Avenue
0.2 mi·24 sec·McKinney Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 75 North
4
Merge onto Spur 366
0.4 mi·37 sec·Woodall Rodgers Freeway
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·49 sec
Toward I 45 South: HoustonUse the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 45
3.1 mi·3 min·Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·C F Hawn Freeway
Toward US 175 South: KaufmanUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 175 Bus
151 ft·9 sec·US Highway 175 West
9
Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus
2.5 mi·4 min·West Corsicana Street
10
Continue on US 175 Bus
21 mi·22 min·US Highway 175 East
11
Continue on US 175
2.0 mi·3 min·West Pine Street
12
Continue on US 175
13 mi·14 min·US Highway 175
13
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi·58 sec·Frankston Highway
14
Continue on US 175
0.2 mi·21 sec·Alexander Boulevard
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 69
3.3 mi·4 min·North Jackson Street
16
Continue on US 69
9.5 mi·10 min·US Highway 69 North
17
Continue on US 69
3.4 mi·3 min·North Dickinson Drive
18
Continue on US 69
9.3 mi·10 min·US Highway 69 South
19
Continue on US 69
1.5 mi·1 min·North Marcus Street
20
Continue on US 69
11 mi·13 min·US Highway 69 South
21
Continue on US 69
15 mi·19 min·Rusk Street
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
23
Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.5 mi·49 sec·Loop 287 Frontage Road
24
Continue on Loop 287
0.1 mi·17 sec·Loop 287 Frontage Road
25
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
2.1 mi·3 min·Kurth Drive
26
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus; TX 103
1.2 mi·2 min·North Timberland Drive
27
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi·1 min·South Chestnut Street
28
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
39 mi·43 min·East Denman Avenue
29
Continue on US 69
3.0 mi·3 min·North Wheeler Avenue
30
Continue on US 69
6.7 mi·7 min·US Highway 69 North
31
Continue on US 69
2.9 mi·3 min·North Magnolia Street
32
Continue on US 69; US 287
33 mi·36 min·US Highway 69 South
33
Turn slight left onto TX 327
8.0 mi·11 min·TX 327
34
Turn left onto Highway 96 Frontage Road
0.2 mi·23 sec·Highway 96 Frontage Road
35
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·15 sec
36
Merge onto US 96
4.5 mi·4 min·US 96
37
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward FM 105, FM 2246: Evadale, Vidor
38
Turn straight onto Highway 96 Frontage Road
0.1 mi·20 sec·Highway 96 Frontage Road
39
Turn slight right onto FM 105
0.2 mi·35 sec·FM 105
40
Turn left onto County Road 858
108 ft·4 sec·County Road 858
41
Arrive at destination
County Road 858
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 133.8 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.7 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 59 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.8 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evadale, 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.
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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 267.7 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Dallas, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on C F Hawn Freeway for about 68.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.8 mi from Dallas, TX
· 2h 32m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.45 one way
$80.90 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg94 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$44.28
$88.55
premium
$4.54
$47.80
$95.59
diesel
$5.61
$59.10
$118.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80.3
0
$28.11
$12.85
Efficient EV
66.9
0
$23.42
$10.71
EV Truck/SUV
107.1
1
$37.48
$17.13
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Dallas, TX
Late night
in Dallas on Friday
Local time
4:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evadale, TX
Late night
in Evadale on Friday
Local time
4:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Jacksonville, TX
134 mi in
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
1 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
5h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Evadale, TX covers 267.7 miles and takes about 5h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are C F Hawn Freeway, US Highway 69 South, East Denman Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.8 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 $40.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 267.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (US 175 / C F Hawn Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dallas, TX to Evadale, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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