Trip from Dallas, TX to Uvalde, TX

Drive Time

6h 27m

Distance

355.2 mi

572 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 16m ★

6 AM

6h 28m

8 AM

6h 53m

10 AM

6h 37m

12 PM

6h 34m

3 PM

6h 38m

5 PM

6h 51m

8 PM

6h 21m

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

Traveling from Dallas to Uvalde covers 355.2 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. Because this journey stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape as you head southwest. Budgeting around $53 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Given the duration, you can comfortably tackle this as a single-day drive if you start early, though there is no harm in taking your time. Since the route involves turn-heavy local roads rather than a straight shot on the interstate, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel. It is a straightforward trip that works well for those looking to traverse the heart of the state.

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

177.6 miles from Dallas, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a drive defined by its turn-heavy local roads rather than the predictability of a major interstate grind. With 0% highway share, this route demands your full attention as you navigate local thoroughfares for the duration of the 355.2-mile journey. The character of the road is winding and technical, requiring a more active driving style than a standard highway cruise. You will find that the lack of major highway stretches keeps the pace steady but deliberate. Because this is not a high-speed interstate route, you should anticipate a drive that feels more intimate and connected to the local terrain.

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

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 99.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Purple Heart Trail and South R L Thornton Freeway. 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 14 significant decision points across 355.2 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: 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 191.9 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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

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 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

191.9 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in | I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street

262.3 mi into trip | ~4h 38m in

Take the exit toward I 410 West, Loop 368 South

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 166 Toward I 410 West, Loop 368 South

262.7 mi into trip | ~4h 39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 410 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 410 West

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Dallas, TX to Uvalde, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 368 South along the way.

Loop 368 South

262.3 mi in | ~4h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Purple Heart Trail	99.6 mi	1h 46m
South R L Thornton Freeway	89.9 mi	1h 32m
I 35	55.8 mi	58m
US Highway 90 West	37.7 mi	43m
West US Highway 90	25.4 mi	28m
Connally Loop	19.3 mi	22m
North Pan Am Expressway	6.9 mi	7m
North Jack Kultgen Expressway	6.6 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 99.6 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

330 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 35E South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35E

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35E

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on I 35E

89 mi · 1 hr 31 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

Exit 426 Toward Dallas Zoo Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.6 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

38 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

56 mi · 58 min · I 35

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290

50 mi · 54 min · Purple Heart Trail

Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 35

1.7 mi · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

12 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

6.9 mi · 7 min · North Pan Am Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 166 Toward I 410 West, Loop 368 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 410 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 410

19 mi · 22 min · Connally Loop

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 2 min

Exit 6A Toward US 90 West: Del Rio Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 90

3.2 mi · 3 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway

Continue on US 90

25 mi · 28 min · West US Highway 90

Continue on US 90

2.1 mi · 3 min · 19th Street

Continue on US 90

38 mi · 43 min · US Highway 90 West

Continue on US 90

3.2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

Turn right onto US 83

31 ft · 0 sec · North Getty Street

Arrive at destination

US 83

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 6-hour and 28-minute transit, aim for a morning departure to ensure you reach Uvalde before dark. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you should plan your own intervals to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping your $53 budget in mind. Being prepared for a turn-heavy route is essential, so check your tire pressure before leaving Dallas to ensure optimal handling on the winding local roads. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the lack of a mandatory itinerary allows you to pace the drive according to your own energy levels. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially since you are navigating local roads that may not have as many high-frequency service options as a major interstate.

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 177.6 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 3h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.6 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 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 177.6 miles or 3h 5m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Uvalde, 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 355.2 miles and 6h 27m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 99.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 177.6 mi from Dallas, TX · 3h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Austin, TX

178 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

Killeen, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Austin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 177.6 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 Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.6 miles.

Arriving in Uvalde, TX

The final approach into Uvalde, 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 Uvalde, 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

$54.26 one way

$108.52 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 124 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$59.46	$118.92
premium	$4.59	$64.20	$128.40
diesel	$5.64	$78.91	$157.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 124.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	106.6	1	$37.30	$17.05
Efficient EV	88.8	1	$31.08	$14.21
EV Truck/SUV	142.1	1	$49.73	$22.73

Gas CO2

124 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (66% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Dallas, TX

Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday

Local time

3:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Uvalde, TX

Afternoon in Uvalde on Sunday

Local time

3:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

3 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

6h 27m 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 Uvalde, TX covers 355.2 miles and takes about 6h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, South R L Thornton Freeway, I 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 177.6 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 $54.26 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 Uvalde, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 368 South along the way.

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Trip from Dallas, TX to Uvalde, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

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 Uvalde, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dallas, TX

Uvalde, TX

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 27m on the road

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