This quick 23.9-mile trip from Dallas to Hurst, Texas, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 29 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on the SH 183 TEXpress and North Stemmons Freeway, with a small portion on Brown Trail. Given its short distance and efficient highway focus, this route is best suited for a single day of travel. Expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this journey. Both Dallas and Hurst are situated within the Great Plains region, so you won't be crossing major geographical boundaries.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with an impressive 87% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 16.4 miles on the SH 183 TEXpress, allowing for a steady pace. The profile suggests a consistent driving experience, largely characterized by the efficiency of freeway travel rather than winding country roads. You can anticipate a straightforward commute with minimal deviations from high-speed thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 16.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 183 TEXpress and North Stemmons Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 23.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
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 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
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
9
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
6
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.
7
21.7 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward Brown Trail, Norwood Drive, Precinct Line Road
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.
Toward Brown Trail, Norwood Drive, Precinct Lin...
7
23.4 mi into trip|~28m in|East Pipeline Road
At end of road, turn right onto East Pipeline Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dallas, TX to Hurst, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dfw Airport along the way.
Dfw Airport
4.6 mi in|~6m|via TX 183
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SH 183 TEXpress
16.4 mi
16m
North Stemmons Freeway
3.5 mi
4m
Brown Trail
1.2 mi
3m
John W Carpenter Freeway
0.8 mi
<1m
North Lamar Street
0.4 mi
<1m
East Pipeline Road
0.2 mi
<1m
West Pipeline Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Airport Freeway
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
SH 183 TEXpress
— 16.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Hurst, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
0.4 mi·46 sec·North Lamar Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
133 ft·3 sec
Toward I 35E North
3
Turn right
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 35E North
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 35E NorthUse the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 35E
3.5 mi·4 min·North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183
0.8 mi·48 sec·John W Carpenter Freeway
Exit 433AToward TX 183: Irving, DFW AirportUse the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi·1 min·SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
15 mi·14 min·SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward Brown Trail, Norwood Drive, Precinct Line RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Airport Freeway
0.1 mi·13 sec·Airport Freeway
11
Turn left onto Brown Trail
1.2 mi·3 min·Brown Trail
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
At end of road, turn right onto East Pipeline Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·East Pipeline Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on West Pipeline Road
0.2 mi·24 sec·West Pipeline Road
14
Turn left onto Harrison Lane
51 ft·2 sec·Harrison Lane
15
Arrive at destination
Harrison Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg8 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$3.95
$7.91
premium
$4.54
$4.27
$8.53
diesel
$5.61
$5.28
$10.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 63% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
7.2
0
$2.51
$1.15
Efficient EV
6
0
$2.09
$0.96
EV Truck/SUV
9.6
0
$3.35
$1.53
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Dallas, TX
Morning
in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 to 10 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 10:11PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 8:59PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Hurst, TX
Morning
in Hurst on Saturday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Hurst, TX covers 23.9 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SH 183 TEXpress, North Stemmons Freeway, Brown Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 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 $3.61 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 23.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
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.
On the drive from Dallas, TX to Hurst, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dfw Airport along the way.
