Trip from Dallas, TX to Snyder, TX

Drive Time

6h 51m

Distance

388 mi

624 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 40m ★

6 AM

6h 51m

8 AM

7h 15m

10 AM

7h 0m

12 PM

6h 57m

3 PM

7h 1m

5 PM

7h 14m

8 PM

6h 44m

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

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Trip Overview

Embarking on the 387.9-mile journey from Dallas to Snyder takes you across the Texas Great Plains over approximately 6 hours and 51 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, it is best approached as a full-day commitment. You should budget about $58 for fuel to cover the distance. While the trip can be completed in a single day, the technical nature of the route requires your full attention behind the wheel. Given the local road focus, this drive offers a departure from the typical highway experience, making it a practical choice for those who prefer backroads over major arteries. Planning for at least one stop will help keep you refreshed for the duration of the trek.

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

194 miles from Dallas, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route relies entirely on local roads rather than major highways. You will navigate through city streets like Ross Avenue, North Houston Street, and Elm Street, which contribute to a 0% highway share. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch on Ross Avenue is 0 miles, you will find yourself dealing with frequent turns and changing road conditions throughout the 387.9-mile transit. This is a technical, turn-heavy drive that demands constant focus, contrasting sharply with the monotonous pace of an interstate commute. Transitioning through the Great Plains, the road's personality remains intimate and local, requiring you to stay alert through every turn.

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

There are about 29 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.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

3,393 ft 428 ft

Total Climb

3,444 ft

Total Descent

486 ft

Highest Point

3,393 ft

~371.8 mi in

Elevation Range

2,965 ft

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 19 significant decision points across 388 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 19 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

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway

Merge onto I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Dallas, TX to Snyder, 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
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway	42.3 mi	43m
Tom Landry Freeway	29.9 mi	35m
Highway 84	20 mi	19m
West Freeway	15.5 mi	17m
East Highway 84	6.8 mi	6m
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway	4.6 mi	4m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Lamar Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

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 straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 30; US 377

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 20

182 mi · 3 hr 4 min · I 20

Use the slight right lane.

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

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84

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

4.5 mi · 5 min · Slaton Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

321 ft · 6 sec · Interstate 27

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto I 27; US 87

42 mi · 43 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward FM 2337

Turn straight onto East Service Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · East Service Road

Turn sharp right onto FM 2337

0.5 mi · 1 min · FM 2337

Turn left onto County Road 145

2.0 mi · 7 min · County Road 145

Arrive at destination

County Road 145

Trip Plan

To manage the 6 hours and 51 minutes behind the wheel effectively, aim for an early morning departure to avoid peak local traffic on the city streets. With only one recommended stop, choose your break location strategically to divide the travel time into manageable segments. Keep in mind that since this is a turn-heavy local drive, your average speed will be lower than on a standard highway, so factor in extra time for navigation. Budgeting $58 for fuel is a solid baseline, but keep a little extra set aside for potential detours given the complexity of the route. A concrete tip for this specific path is to pay close attention to street signage, as the reliance on local roads like Ross Avenue and Elm Street means you will need to navigate numerous turns that GPS can sometimes struggle to capture in real time.

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 194 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 3h 25m 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 85 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 194 miles or 3h 25m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Snyder, 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 388 miles and 6h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 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 194 mi from Dallas, TX · 3h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brownwood, TX

194 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 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 194 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 Snyder, TX

The final approach into Snyder, 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 Snyder, 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

$59.27 one way

$118.54 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 136 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$64.95	$129.90
premium	$4.59	$70.13	$140.26
diesel	$5.64	$86.20	$172.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$59

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 135.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	116.4	1	$40.74	$18.62
Efficient EV	97	1	$33.95	$15.52
EV Truck/SUV	155.2	1	$54.32	$24.83

Gas CO2

136 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (67% 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 6 hours ago

Origin

Dallas, TX

Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday

Local time

2:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 15 mph 89% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 8:19AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 7:55AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Snyder, TX

Afternoon in Snyder on Sunday

Local time

2:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

54°F

Brownwood, TX

194 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

31 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 51m 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 Snyder, TX covers 388 miles and takes about 6h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 194 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 $59.27 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.

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

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 428 ft to 3,393 ft elevation with about 3,444 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Dallas, TX to Snyder, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Snyder, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dallas, TX

Snyder, TX

Same local time

31 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 51m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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