Trip from Dallas, TX to Littlefield, TX

Drive Time

6h 40m

Distance

382.1 mi

615 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 28m ★

6 AM

6h 40m

8 AM

7h 4m

10 AM

6h 49m

12 PM

6h 46m

3 PM

6h 50m

5 PM

7h 3m

8 PM

6h 33m

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

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Littlefield, TX

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Dallas to Littlefield covers 382.1 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 40 minutes of driving time. Because this journey stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout the trip. While it is technically possible to complete this in a single day, the 6-hour-plus duration makes for a long stint behind the wheel, so consider if you prefer a brisk pace or a more relaxed approach. You should budget approximately $57 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight highway shot, plan for a more engaged, hands-on experience than you might get on a standard interstate route.

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

191 miles from Dallas, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is defined by its local road character rather than a high-speed interstate experience. You will navigate via Ross Avenue, North Houston Street, and Elm Street, resulting in a 0% highway share for the entire 382.1-mile journey. Because there are no long highway stretches—the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Ross Avenue—you will be making frequent turns and adjustments throughout the day. The road's personality is technical and dense, requiring your full attention as you transition between local streets. Expect a slow-burn drive that prioritizes navigation through the Texas landscape over high-speed travel.

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

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 182.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 382.1 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: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 30, I 35E

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 30, I 35E

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

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 30 West

229.2 mi into trip | ~4h in | US 84

Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

380.1 mi into trip | ~6h 37m in | Loop 430 / Delano Avenue

Turn right onto Loop 430 / Delano Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Dallas, TX to Littlefield, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.

Lubbock

229.2 mi in | ~4h | via US 84

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	182.3 mi	3h 4m
US 84	74.5 mi	1h 14m
Highway 84	31.4 mi	31m
Tom Landry Freeway	29.9 mi	35m
US Highway 84	16.1 mi	16m
West Freeway	15.5 mi	17m
East Highway 84	6.8 mi	6m
Clovis Road	6 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 182.3 mi, about 3h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Lamar Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Elm Street

Continue on Elm Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Elm Street

Take the ramp

327 ft · 7 sec

Toward I 30, I 35E

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 30 West, I 35E South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 30 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 30

30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 30; US 377

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 20

182 mi · 3 hr 4 min · I 20

Use the none / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

Continue on US 84

4.0 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn left onto US 84

6.0 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road

Continue on US 84

11 mi · 11 min · Highway 84

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 84

16 mi · 16 min · US Highway 84

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Loop 430

320 ft · 8 sec · Delano Avenue

Use the none lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Loop 430

1.5 mi · 2 min · Delano Avenue

Turn slight left onto FM 54

0.4 mi · 44 sec · East Waylon Jennings Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

FM 54

Trip Plan

To tackle this 6 hour and 40 minute route effectively, aim to depart early in the morning to account for the turn-heavy nature of the local roads. Since you only have one planned stop, make sure to time your break strategically to maximize your energy for the more complex segments of the journey. Given the lack of high-speed highway stretches, your fuel consumption may be more variable, so keep that $57 estimate in mind when planning your refueling stops. Stay alert for the constant turns required by the route, as the navigation demands are higher than on a typical freeway drive. Flexibility is your best asset here, so check your navigation frequently to ensure you stay on the correct path through the local street network.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 191 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 3h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.3 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 84 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 191 miles or 3h 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Littlefield, 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 382.1 miles and 6h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Dallas, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 182.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 191 mi from Dallas, TX · 3h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sweetwater, TX

191 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

Fort Worth, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownwood, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 191 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 182.3 miles.

Arriving in Littlefield, TX

The final approach into Littlefield, 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 Littlefield, TX.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.37 one way

$116.74 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 134 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$63.96	$127.93
premium	$4.59	$69.06	$138.13
diesel	$5.64	$84.89	$169.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 133.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	114.6	1	$40.12	$18.34
Efficient EV	95.5	1	$33.43	$15.28
EV Truck/SUV	152.8	1	$53.49	$24.45

Gas CO2

134 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (66% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Dallas, TX

Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday

Local time

4:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 10 to 15 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:18PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 2:56PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Destination

Littlefield, TX

Afternoon in Littlefield on Sunday

Local time

4:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 15 to 20 mph 74% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:18PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 2:56PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Along the Route

55°F

Sweetwater, TX

191 mi in

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

8 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

6h 40m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Littlefield, TX covers 382.1 miles and takes about 6h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 20, US 84, Highway 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 191 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 $58.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.