Trip from Dallas, TX to Fairview, TX

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

56.9 mi

92 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 4m ★

6 AM

1h 10m

8 AM

1h 21m

10 AM

1h 13m

12 PM

1h 12m

3 PM

1h 14m

5 PM

1h 20m

8 PM

1h 6m

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

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Fairview, TX

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Dallas to Fairview covers 56.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes. Because this journey stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, it functions perfectly as a quick day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to complete the trip. Since the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever it suits your schedule. It is an efficient way to transition between the urban environment of Dallas and the community of Fairview.

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

28.4 miles from Dallas, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate haul. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend your time navigating local roads that require your full attention behind the wheel. The route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you should be prepared for frequent adjustments and turns. This drive offers a different pace compared to high-speed highway travel, keeping you engaged with the local road network throughout the entire 56.9-mile journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

SH 183 TEXpress is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 183 TEXpress and Jacksboro Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 56.9 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 0.8 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35E North

4.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 433A Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport

5.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

37.6 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street

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 10A Toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street

38 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway

Towns Along This Route

Between Dallas, TX and Fairview, TX, road signs point toward Dfw Airport and Fm 730: Boyd.

Dfw Airport

4.6 mi in | ~6m | via TX 183

Fm 730: Boyd

48.4 mi in | ~54m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
SH 183 TEXpress	16.5 mi	16m
Jacksboro Highway	8.8 mi	9m
I 820 TEXpress	6.9 mi	6m
Boyd Road	6.5 mi	11m
Jim Wright Freeway	5.7 mi	6m
North Stemmons Freeway	3.5 mi	4m
SH 121/183 TEXpress	2.7 mi	2m
Farm-to-Market Road 730	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: SH 183 TEXpress — 16.5 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Fairview, TX.

Start on North Lamar Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · North Lamar Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

133 ft · 3 sec

Toward I 35E North

Turn right

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 35E North

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 35E North Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 35E

3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183

0.8 mi · 48 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

Exit 433A Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress

1.5 mi · 1 min · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress

15 mi · 14 min · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 820

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

Continue on I 820

5.7 mi · 6 min · Jim Wright Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 10A Toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight left onto Northwest Loop 820

337 ft · 7 sec · Northwest Loop 820

Turn right onto TX 199

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Take the exit onto TX 199

8.8 mi · 9 min · Jacksboro Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward FM 730: Boyd Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Northwest Parkway

484 ft · 12 sec · Northwest Parkway

Turn right onto FM 730

6.5 mi · 11 min · Boyd Road

Continue on FM 730

1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 730

Turn left onto County Road 4765

49 ft · 2 sec · County Road 4765

Arrive at destination

County Road 4765

Trip Plan

Since this is a straightforward 1-hour and 9-minute trip, you don't need to worry about planning complex rest stops. You can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to refuel or take a break, keeping your total travel costs around $8. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of these local roads means your travel time might fluctuate slightly based on traffic patterns. My best advice is to check your navigation app before pulling out of Dallas to ensure you have the most current route, as local road conditions can change quickly.

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 28.4 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.5 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 56.9 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.4 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, 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 56.9 miles and 1h 9m.

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 SH 183 TEXpress for about 16.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.4 mi from Dallas, TX · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Keller, TX

28 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

Keller, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Keller, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fairview, TX

The final approach into Fairview, 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 Fairview, 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

$8.69 one way

$17.38 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$9.53	$19.05
premium	$4.59	$10.28	$20.57
diesel	$5.64	$12.64	$25.28

Estimated Tolls: $0.01

Northwest Parkway (0.1 mi) $0.01

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.1	$5.97	$2.73
Efficient EV	14.2	$4.98	$2.28
EV Truck/SUV	22.8	$7.97	$3.64

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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

3:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairview, TX

Afternoon in Fairview on Sunday

Local time

3:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

1 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

1h 9m 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 Fairview, TX covers 56.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SH 183 TEXpress, Jacksboro Highway, I 820 TEXpress. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28.4 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 $8.69 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.

Between Dallas, TX and Fairview, TX, road signs point toward Dfw Airport and Fm 730: Boyd.

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Trip from Dallas, TX to Fairview, 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 Fairview, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dallas, TX

Fairview, TX

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 9m on the road

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