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Trip from Dallas, TX to Oak Trail Shores, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

78 mi

126 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

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Downtown Oak Trail Shores, TX, TX

Oak Trail Shores, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dallas, TX to Oak Trail Shores, TX covers 78 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, Cresson Bypass, US Highway 377 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39 miles from Dallas, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

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
Lipan Highway 2.7 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 Oak Trail Shores, 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

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Pearl Street
23

Turn right onto FM 4; FM 51

0.4 mi · 45 sec · North Houston Street
24

Turn left onto FM 4

2.7 mi · 4 min · Lipan Highway
25

Turn right onto Oak Trail Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Oak Trail Drive
26

Turn left onto South Oak Trail

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Oak Trail
27

Turn left onto Green Oak Drive

311 ft · 13 sec · Green Oak Drive
28

Turn right onto Blackjack Lane

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Blackjack Lane
29

Arrive at destination

Blackjack Lane

Trip Plan

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 39 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.1 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 17 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39 miles or 43m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Trail Shores, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dallas, TX

This is one driving day of about 78 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Dallas, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 28.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Benbrook, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Benbrook, TX

39 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

Grand Prairie, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Worth, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Play Street Museum - Fort Worth

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 44.6

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18179302577

Visit website

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 39

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 45.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.79 one way

$23.57 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $12.90 $25.80
premium $4.54 $13.93 $27.85
diesel $5.61 $17.22 $34.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.4 0 $8.19 $3.74
Efficient EV 19.5 0 $6.82 $3.12
EV Truck/SUV 31.2 0 $10.92 $4.99

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Dallas, TX

Afternoon in Dallas on Saturday

Local time

3:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oak Trail Shores, TX

Afternoon in Oak Trail Shores on Saturday

Local time

3:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°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

2 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 37m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

78 mi in 1h 37m — 34% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.

34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.1 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78 miles you will encounter 19 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 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.

About the Cities

Starting in Dallas, TX

Full guide →

“Big D” · Founded 1841

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
  • • Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
  • • George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 78 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oak Trail Shores, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oak Trail Shores, TX before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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