Origin
Dallas, TX
Morning in Dallas on Wednesday
Local time
6:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, TX to Marshall, TX
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Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
151.3 mi
243 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
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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Marshall, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Dallas to Marshall, you are looking at a 151.3-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete. This route keeps you within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward trek that works perfectly as a single-day excursion. You can expect to budget roughly $23 for fuel, keeping costs manageable for a quick getaway. Because the trip is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to focus on the drive itself. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the clear duration and distance make this a predictable and easy-to-plan transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.6 miles from Dallas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route transitions away from the typical highway experience. You will navigate via Commerce Street, I-45 South, and I-30 to reach your destination. While the highway share is effectively zero, the path requires your full attention as you move through the various local segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch is currently 0 miles on Commerce Street, highlighting the frequent adjustments and turns you will encounter behind the wheel. Prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that demands alertness compared to a standard high-speed highway commute.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 111 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 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.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 151.3 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 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 13 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
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway
Merge onto I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
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 Marshall, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 3251 along the way.
Fm 3251
142.5 mi in
|
~2h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 111 mi | 1h 51m |
| US 80 | 23.9 mi | 26m |
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Spur 557 | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| FM 968 West | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Commerce Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| FM 3251 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 111 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Marshall, 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
Continue on Spur 557
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Spur 557
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 20
111 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward FM 3251
11
Turn left onto FM 3251
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 3251
12
Turn right onto FM 968
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 968 West
13
Turn right onto US 80
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 80
14
Turn right onto North Wellington Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Wellington Street
15
Turn left onto West Houston Street
277 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Houston Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Houston Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though planning for at least one stop will help you break up the 2-hour and 40-minute duration. Given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, try to leave during daylight hours to ensure you have maximum visibility for navigating local streets. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early, as the $23 estimated cost assumes consistent driving conditions. Since you aren't tied to a rigid multi-day itinerary, use your single stop to stretch your legs and reset before finishing the final leg of the 151.3-mile trip. Focusing on the local street navigation early in the drive will help you handle the later turns with more confidence.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.6 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.6 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marshall, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dallas, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 151.3 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 111 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.6 mi from Dallas, TX · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.6 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111 miles.
Arriving in Marshall, TX
The final approach into Marshall, 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 Marshall, 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
$22.86 one way
$45.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $25.02 | $50.05 |
| premium | $4.54 | $27.01 | $54.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.41 | $66.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.89 | $7.26 |
| Efficient EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.24 | $6.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.18 | $9.68 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Marshall, TX
Morning in Marshall on Wednesday
Local time
6:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
13 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
2h 40m 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 Marshall, TX covers 151.3 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 80, East R L Thornton Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.6 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 $22.86 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 151.3 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 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.
On the drive from Dallas, TX to Marshall, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 3251 along the way.
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