Origin
Dallas, TX
Evening in Dallas on Thursday
Local time
5:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, TX to Granbury, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
73.4 mi
118 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Granbury, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to escape the city for a quick getaway, the 73.4-mile trip from Dallas to Granbury is a straightforward option that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. Since this is a short journey, you can easily complete it as a one-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance. The route keeps you entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your drive. Because there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to head straight to your destination or pace the drive however you prefer.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 73.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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 local roads like Ross Avenue, North Houston Street, and Elm Street, which keeps you engaged with the road rather than settling into a monotonous highway rhythm. There is no long-distance highway stretch here, as the longest segment is 0 miles on Ross Avenue. This configuration makes for a more technical driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition out of the urban environment. Be prepared for frequent turns and slower local speeds as you make your way toward Granbury.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 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 28.1 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 73.4 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 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
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
8
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
7
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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 67 South: Cleburne
7
42.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 20 West
8
45.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 377 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 377 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 28.1 mi | 30m |
| Cresson Bypass | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| US Highway 377 South | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Marvin D Love Freeway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Benbrook Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Pearl Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 28.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Granbury, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Lamar Street
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Continue on Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Take the ramp
327 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 30, I 35E
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 30 West, I 35E South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
330 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 35E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35E
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
9
Continue on I 35E
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Exit 426
Toward Dallas Zoo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 423
Toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 67
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
Toward US 67 South: Cleburne
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 20
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 20
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 West
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward US 377: Granbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 377 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820
369 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
19
Turn left onto US 377
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on US 377
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 377 South
21
Continue on US 377
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Cresson Bypass
22
Turn slight right onto US 377 Bus; FM 4
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Pearl Street
23
Turn left onto TX 144; FM 51
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Morgan Street
24
Arrive at destination
TX 144; FM 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.7 mi from Dallas, TX · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 73.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Granbury, TX
The final approach into Granbury, 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 Granbury, 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
$11.09 one way
$22.18 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| premium | $4.54 | $13.11 | $26.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.21 | $32.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.52 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.28 | $4.70 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Granbury, TX
Evening in Granbury on Thursday
Local time
5:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m 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 Granbury, TX covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, Cresson Bypass, US Highway 377 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.7 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 $11.09 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 73.4 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.
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.
The route from Dallas, TX to Granbury, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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