Origin
Dallas, TX
Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
3:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, TX to Stephenville, TX
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
105.9 mi
171 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
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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Stephenville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Dallas to Stephenville, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 105.9 miles. This drive typically takes about 2 hours and 2 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion rather than an overnight stay. You will traverse the Great Plains throughout the entire trip, keeping the landscape consistent as you move across Texas. Budgeting around $16 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way trek. Since this route involves no mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to power through or take your time depending on your schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that connects these two Texas locations without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53 miles from Dallas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route relies on city streets like Ross Avenue, North Houston Street, and Elm Street. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on local navigation. Because the path is entirely local, there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to zone out on. The character of this drive is defined by its urban and local road transitions, which demand a more active steering effort than a standard freeway commute. You will find that the road surface and traffic patterns remain consistent with the local nature of the route from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway and Southwest Big Bend Trail. 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 105.9 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 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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
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
6
6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 423
Toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
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 none lane.
Toward US 67 South: Cleburne
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North J Elmer Weaver Freeway | 61.7 mi | 1h 10m |
| Southwest Big Bend Trail | 28.8 mi | 32m |
| Marvin D Love Freeway | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| East S G Alexander Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West S G Alexander Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Glen Rose Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
— 61.7 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Stephenville, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Lamar Street
Use the none lane.
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 none / 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 none lane.
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
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
Toward US 67 South: Cleburne
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on US 67
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East S G Alexander Freeway
Use the none / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 67
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
·
West S G Alexander Freeway
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on US 67
62 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 67
29 mi
·
32 min
·
Southwest Big Bend Trail
16
Continue on US 67
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Glen Rose Road
17
Turn left onto US 67; US 377
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East South Loop
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto TX 108
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Graham Avenue
19
Continue on TX 108
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Graham Street
20
Arrive at destination
TX 108
Trip Plan
Because this is a 2-hour and 2-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns in Dallas. Since there are no designated long stretches, you can easily pull over whenever you need a break without worrying about missing a highway exit. Keep a close eye on your navigation when moving through the city center, as the reliance on local streets like Elm Street requires frequent turns. Budgeting your $16 in fuel before you leave will save you from having to hunt for stations in unfamiliar areas. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to account for extra time if you are departing during peak local commute hours, as the reliance on city roads can make the duration fluctuate more than it would on an open highway.
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 53 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.7 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53 miles or 1h 1m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stephenville, 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 105.9 miles and 2h 2m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway for about 61.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53 mi from Dallas, TX · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 53 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North J Elmer Weaver Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.7 miles.
Arriving in Stephenville, TX
The final approach into Stephenville, 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 Stephenville, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.18 one way
$32.35 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| premium | $4.59 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.53 | $47.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.12 | $5.08 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.83 | $6.78 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Stephenville, TX
Afternoon in Stephenville on Sunday
Local time
3:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
6 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
2h 2m 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 Stephenville, TX covers 105.9 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North J Elmer Weaver Freeway, Southwest Big Bend Trail, Marvin D Love 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 53 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 $16.18 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 105.9 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 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.
The route from Dallas, TX to Stephenville, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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