Origin
Dallas, TX
Morning in Dallas on Friday
Local time
9:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, TX to The Colony, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 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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The Colony, TX
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
If you are heading from Dallas to The Colony, you are looking at a quick 24.7-mile trip that typically takes about 35 minutes. This journey stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward excursion that easily fits into a single day. You will primarily navigate via I-35E North and the Dallas North Tollway to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of $4, this route is highly economical for commuters or casual travelers. Since the drive is short, you do not need to worry about overnight splits or extensive travel planning. It serves as a practical connection between these two areas, perfect for those needing a reliable route without the hassle of a long-haul journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway slog. Because the route relies on a mix of I-35E North and the Dallas North Tollway, you will spend your time navigating urban transit corridors. There is no significant highway-only stretch to speak of, as the longest uninterrupted segment on I-35E North is effectively zero miles. Instead, the road demands your attention with frequent transitions between major arteries. This creates an environment that requires you to be alert to changing lanes and exit patterns as you move through the metropolitan landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 17.3 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 11 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (Plano Parkway): 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.
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
6
18.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Windhaven Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Windhaven Parkway
6
21.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Plano Parkway
Turn right onto Plano Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
23.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Clover Valley Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Clover Valley Drive
Navigation decision point
5
24.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Blair Oaks Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Blair Oaks Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| Windhaven Parkway | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Plano Parkway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Clover Valley Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Paige Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dallas Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Blair Oaks Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 17.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and The Colony, 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
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Windhaven Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Windhaven Parkway
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Windhaven Parkway
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto Plano Parkway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Plano Parkway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Paige Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Paige Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Worley Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Worley Drive
12
At end of road, turn right onto Clover Valley Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Clover Valley Drive
13
At end of road, turn right onto Blair Oaks Drive
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Blair Oaks Drive
14
Turn right
208 ft
·
15 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.73 one way
$7.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.38
Dallas North Tollway
(17.3 mi)
$1.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
The Colony, TX
Morning in The Colony on Friday
Local time
9:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
35m 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 The Colony, TX covers 24.7 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dallas North Tollway, Windhaven Parkway, Plano Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 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 $3.73 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 11 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (Plano Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dallas, TX to The Colony, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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