Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 26m
Distance
299.2 mi
482 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
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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Fannett, TX
Thomas balabaud
Dallas to Fannett is 299.2 miles and takes about 5h 26m via Julius Schepps Freeway, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a highway-focused drive that will take you from the Great Plains region of Texas to another part of the same region. With a 94% highway share, expect most of your journey to be on major, well-maintained roads. This route is best suited for those who prefer to cover ground efficiently rather than stopping frequently. Given the relatively short duration, it's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip with minimal fuss.
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
149.6 miles from Dallas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 212.3 mi | 3h 39m |
| North Grand Parkway East | 32.3 mi | 34m |
| US Highway 90 | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| Farm to Market Road 365 | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| United States Highway 90 West | 10 mi | 11m |
| FM 1960 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Interstate 45 North Frontage Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Woodall Rodgers Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Fannett, TX.
Start on North Lamar Street
Turn right onto McKinney Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto Spur 366
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 45
Keep slight left at fork onto I 45
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
Take the ramp
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
Take the exit
Turn left onto FM 1960
Turn right onto TX 321
Turn left onto US 90; TX 146
Continue on US 90
Turn right onto FM 365
Turn left onto TX 124
Arrive at destination
Given the 5h 26m estimated drive time, starting your journey from Dallas in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and avoid any potential evening traffic. With only one recommended stop and a highway-focused profile, you have the flexibility to decide when and where to take breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 212.3-mile stretch on Julius Schepps Freeway, as services might be less frequent than in more urbanized areas. The estimated fuel cost of $45 should help you budget accordingly for this straightforward, single-day Texas drive.
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.
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 66 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.6 miles or 2h 35m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fannett, TX than in the middle of the route.
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 299.2 miles and 5h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 149.6 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Julius Schepps Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 212.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 216 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Houston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Grand Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$45.21 one way
$90.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $49.49 | $98.97 |
| premium | $4.54 | $53.42 | $106.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.06 | $132.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.8 | 1 | $31.42 | $14.36 |
| Efficient EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.18 | $11.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.7 | 1 | $41.89 | $19.15 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Fannett on Saturday
Local time
2:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
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
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
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.
This trip is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Julius Schepps Freeway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 212.3 miles. This means you can expect consistent speeds and a straightforward driving experience for the majority of the journey. The route is designed for efficiency, minimizing slower, more technical road sections. It's the kind of drive where you can settle in and watch the miles pass by quickly on these main arteries.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and North Grand Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 299.2 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 0.9 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 (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dallas, TX and Fannett, TX, road signs point toward Fm 1960: Dayton and Humble.
Fm 1960: Dayton
Humble
“Big D” · Founded 1841
Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 299.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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