Origin
Dallas, TX
Afternoon in Dallas on Thursday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, TX to Hawkins, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
97.1 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
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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Hawkins, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to head east from Dallas to Hawkins, you are looking at a manageable 97.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you do not need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance. Because both your starting point and destination remain within the Great Plains region of Texas, the transition between the two is seamless. Whether you are heading out for a quick getaway or visiting family, the route is straightforward enough to keep your planning stress-free.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.6 miles from Dallas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 97.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this trek. While you will navigate via Commerce Street, I-45 South, and I-30, the route lacks a significant high-speed highway share, keeping you engaged with the road layout. You will find that there is no long-distance, uninterrupted stretch on this path, as the longest segment is 0 miles on Commerce Street. This keeps the driving experience dynamic and requires you to pay closer attention to navigation throughout the trip. It is a practical, functional drive that favors local maneuvering over long, straight highway segments.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 80 and East United States Highway 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 45 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 45 South
8
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 30
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 30
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 30 East
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 80
Keep slight right at fork onto US 80 toward US 80 East: Terrell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 53B
Toward US 80 East: Terrell
6
27 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 80
Take the exit onto US 80 toward US 80 East: Terrell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 80 East: Terrell
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 80 | 57.8 mi | 1h 5m |
| East United States Highway 80 | 16.4 mi | 17m |
| West Garland Street | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| West Broad Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Commerce Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Green Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 80
— 57.8 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Hawkins, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Lamar Street
2
Turn left onto Commerce Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Commerce Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 45 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 30
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 30 East
6
Merge onto I 30; US 67
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 80
19 mi
·
20 min
·
US 80
Exit 53B
Toward US 80 East: Terrell
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 80
39 mi
·
45 min
·
US 80
Toward US 80 East: Terrell
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto US 80
12 mi
·
13 min
·
West Garland Street
10
Continue on US 80
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 80
16 mi
·
17 min
·
East United States Highway 80
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Green Street
437 ft
·
19 sec
·
Green Street
13
Arrive at destination
Green Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-two-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving during off-peak hours can help you avoid local congestion. Given that there are no scheduled stops in the data, you can easily handle the drive in one go, but keep your personal comfort in mind if you prefer a quick stretch break. Since you are spending around $14 on fuel, ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Dallas to avoid unnecessary detours for gas. Pay close attention to the frequent turns as you navigate off the main interstates. Use the lack of a defined stop schedule to your advantage by planning your own pace based on your arrival needs in Hawkins.
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 48.6 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.8 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.6 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hawkins, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dallas, TX
This is one driving day of about 97.1 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Dallas, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 80 for about 57.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.6 mi from Dallas, TX · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.6 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hawkins, TX
The final approach into Hawkins, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.67 one way
$29.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $16.06 | $32.12 |
| premium | $4.54 | $17.34 | $34.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.44 | $42.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.20 | $4.66 |
| Efficient EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.59 | $6.21 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Hawkins, TX
Afternoon in Hawkins on Thursday
Local time
2:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
12 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 54m 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 Hawkins, TX covers 97.1 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 80, East United States Highway 80, West Garland Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.6 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 $14.67 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 97.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Dallas, TX to Hawkins, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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