Origin
Dalworthington Gardens, TX
Late night in Dalworthington Gardens on Saturday
Local time
3:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Dalworthington Gardens, TX to Dallas, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dalworthington Gardens, TX
Omar Castro
Dallas, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Dalworthington Gardens, TX to Dallas, TX is 25.4 miles and takes about 34m via Tom Landry Freeway and South Fielder Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive between two Texas locations. With a highway-focused profile, expect a brisk pace for this journey. Since it's a single-day trip, you'll have plenty of time to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay, making it ideal for a quick commute or an easy extension of another journey.
About the Cities
Arriving in Dallas, TX
Full guide →Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 78% of the drive utilizing major freeways. You'll encounter stretches like the 18.2-mile segment on Tom Landry Freeway, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. The drive begins on South Fielder Road before merging onto West Pioneer Parkway and then the Tom Landry Freeway. Expect a smooth, efficient journey with minimal slowdowns, characteristic of urban Texas driving.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tom Landry Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Landry Freeway and South Fielder Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 35E North: Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
9
23.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
7
24.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton
8
24.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
6
25 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Landry Freeway | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| South Fielder Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| West Pioneer Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Roosevelt Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Landry Freeway
— 18.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalworthington Gardens, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Roosevelt Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Drive
2
Turn right onto Spur 303
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pioneer Parkway
3
Turn left onto South Fielder Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Fielder Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 30 East
5
Merge onto I 30
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35E
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.84 one way
$7.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 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 | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
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
Dallas, TX
Late night in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
3:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
26 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
34m 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 Dalworthington Gardens, TX to Dallas, TX covers 25.4 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tom Landry Freeway, South Fielder Road, West Pioneer Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Dalworthington Gardens, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.84 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 10 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dalworthington Gardens, TX to Dallas, 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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