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Trip from Dallas, TX to Savannah, TX

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

46m

Distance

37.3 mi

60 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

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Savannah, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dallas, TX to Savannah, TX covers 37.3 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dallas North Tollway, West University Drive, US Highway 380 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.5 miles on Dallas North Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 37.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dallas North Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 37.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

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 31.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles (West University Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 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 right at fork toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
5
31.1 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward US 380: McKinney, Denton

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

Toward US 380: McKinney, Denton
6
31.8 mi into trip | ~37m in | West University Drive

Turn left onto West University Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
32 mi into trip | ~37m in | US 380 / West University Drive

Merge onto US 380 / West University Drive

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
36.6 mi into trip | ~44m in | Dogwood Trail

Turn sharp right onto Dogwood Trail

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. 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 Savannah, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.

Denton

31.1 mi in | ~36m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dallas North Tollway 29.5 mi 32m
West University Drive 3.8 mi 5m
US Highway 380 East 0.9 mi 1m
Dallas Parkway 0.4 mi <1m
North Lamar Street 0.4 mi <1m
Dogwood Trail 0.3 mi <1m
Magnolia Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Long Leaf Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dallas North Tollway — 29.5 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Savannah, 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 right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway Use the slight right lane.
5

Continue on DNT

30 mi · 32 min · Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward US 380: McKinney, Denton
7

Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Dallas Parkway
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn left onto West University Drive

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West University Drive
Use the left lane.
9

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
10

Merge onto US 380

3.7 mi · 5 min · West University Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on US 380

0.9 mi · 1 min · US Highway 380 East
12

Turn sharp right onto Dogwood Trail

407 ft · 12 sec · Dogwood Trail
Use the right lane.
13

Continue on Dogwood Trail

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Dogwood Trail
14

At end of road, turn left onto Magnolia Boulevard

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Magnolia Boulevard
15

Turn slight right

71 ft · 4 sec
16

Turn right onto Long Leaf Drive

86 ft · 6 sec · Long Leaf Drive
17

Turn right

124 ft · 9 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.6 mi from Dallas, TX · 22m into the drive

Downtown The Colony, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Colony, TX

19 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

Prosper, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Colony, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Savannah, TX

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Savannah, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.64 one way

$11.27 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $6.17 $12.34
premium $4.54 $6.66 $13.32
diesel $5.61 $8.24 $16.47

Estimated Tolls: $2.36

Dallas North Tollway (29.5 mi) $2.36

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$2

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.2 0 $3.92 $1.79
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49
EV Truck/SUV 14.9 0 $5.22 $2.39

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Dallas, TX

Night in Dallas on Thursday

Local time

9:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Savannah, TX

Night in Savannah on Thursday

Local time

9:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 15 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 12:44PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

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

46m 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 Savannah, TX covers 37.3 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dallas North Tollway, West University Drive, US Highway 380 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 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 $5.64 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 12 decision points packed into just 37.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.8 miles (West University Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Dallas, TX to Savannah, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.

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