Origin
Dallas, TX
Afternoon in Dallas on Monday
Local time
2:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, TX to Wildwood, TX
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
243.6 mi
392 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m
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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Wildwood, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Dallas to Wildwood, prepare for a 243.6-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 46 minutes behind the wheel. Given the duration, this route is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $36 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Great Plains locations. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight highway shot, you will want to stay alert behind the wheel. It is a straightforward trek that avoids the complexities of multi-day travel, making it a convenient option for those looking to reach Wildwood efficiently.
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
121.8 miles from Dallas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very different experience than your standard interstate commute, as this route consists entirely of turn-heavy local roads. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be cruising along at high speeds on wide-open freeways. Instead, the drive requires your full attention as you navigate winding turns and local infrastructure for the duration of the 4-hour and 46-minute trip. This lack of highway stretches means the pace is slower and more technical, keeping you engaged with the road rather than settling into a monotonous grind. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where the road surface and local traffic patterns define your progress.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McKinney Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dallas, TX to Wildwood, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McKinney Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woodall Rodgers Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 45 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Julius Schepps Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| C F Hawn Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 175 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Corsicana Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
McKinney Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Wildwood, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Lamar Street
2
Turn right onto McKinney Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
McKinney Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 75 North
4
Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 45 South: Houston
6
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
7
Keep slight right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
C F Hawn Freeway
8
Continue on US Highway 175 West
151 ft
·
10 sec
·
US Highway 175 West
9
Turn left onto West Corsicana Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Corsicana Street
10
Continue on US Highway 175 East
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175 East
11
Continue on West Pine Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Pine Street
12
Continue on US Highway 175
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 175
13
Continue on Frankston Highway
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Frankston Highway
14
Continue on Alexander Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jackson Street
16
Continue on US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 69 North
17
Continue on North Dickinson Drive
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Dickinson Drive
18
Continue on US Highway 69 South
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 69 South
19
Continue on North Marcus Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marcus Street
20
Continue on US Highway 69 South
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 69 South
21
Continue on Rusk Street
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Rusk Street
22
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
23
Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
24
Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
25
Turn right onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
26
Turn straight onto North Timberland Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Timberland Drive
27
Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
28
Turn left onto East Denman Avenue
39 mi
·
43 min
·
East Denman Avenue
29
Continue on North Wheeler Avenue
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wheeler Avenue
30
Continue on US Highway 69 North
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 69 North
31
Continue on North Magnolia Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Magnolia Street
32
Continue on US Highway 69 South
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US Highway 69 South
33
Turn right
2.4 mi
·
5 min
34
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
35
Turn right onto Wildwood Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wildwood Drive
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a non-stop, 243.6-mile local route, your primary goal is to maintain momentum while managing the intensity of the turns. I recommend departing early in the morning to avoid local traffic congestion, which can significantly impact your travel time on these types of roads. Because there are no formal stops planned, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before leaving Dallas, as the $36 fuel estimate assumes steady driving. Take advantage of the flexibility that a sub-five-hour trip provides by building in your own breaks whenever you feel the need to stretch your legs. Keep your GPS running to help navigate the frequent turns, as local road signage can be less intuitive than major highway markers.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 121.8 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.8 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wildwood, 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 243.6 miles and 4h 46m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.8 mi from Dallas, TX · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 121.8 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wildwood, TX
The final approach into Wildwood, 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 Wildwood, 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
$37.21 one way
$74.42 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.78 | $81.56 |
| premium | $4.59 | $44.03 | $88.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $54.12 | $108.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.58 | $11.69 |
| Efficient EV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.31 | $9.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.4 | 1 | $34.10 | $15.59 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Wildwood, TX
Afternoon in Wildwood on Monday
Local time
2:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
122 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
27 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
4h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Wildwood, TX covers 243.6 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McKinney Avenue, US 75 North, Woodall Rodgers Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.8 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 $37.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dallas, TX to Wildwood, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dallas, TX to Wildwood, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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