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Trip from Farwell, TX to Dallas, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

7h 36m

Distance

436.3 mi

702 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 26m ★
6 AM
7h 36m
8 AM
7h 56m
10 AM
7h 43m
12 PM
7h 41m
3 PM
7h 44m
5 PM
7h 55m
8 PM
7h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in and county seat of Parmer County, Texas, United States

Farwell, TX

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Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Dallas, TX

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Trip Overview

This 436.3-mile journey from Farwell, TX to Dallas, TX will take approximately 7 hours and 36 minutes of driving time. The route is almost entirely highway, making it a straightforward drive that can comfortably be completed in one day. You'll be traveling primarily on US 84, a familiar stretch of road for many. With an estimated fuel cost of $66, this trip offers an economical way to get from the Great Plains of West Texas to the bustling metroplex. Plan for at least two stops to break up the drive and refuel.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

218.1 miles from Farwell, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 36m. Total distance: 436.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on US 84, experiencing a consistent driving pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 232.9 miles on US 84, so be prepared for extended periods of steady travel. Given its highway profile, expect a generally efficient and direct experience with minimal detours.

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.
US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 232.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 206.4 miles in near US 84.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 436.3 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 206.4 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 389.4 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 434.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
206.4 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | US 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
389.4 mi into trip | ~6h 39m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
7
434.7 mi into trip | ~7h 32m 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
434.9 mi into trip | ~7h 33m 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
8
435.7 mi into trip | ~7h 34m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 232.9 mi 3h 57m
US Highway 84 73.9 mi 1h 14m
US 70 35.7 mi 36m
Tom Landry Freeway 30 mi 35m
East Highway 84 26.9 mi 26m
West Freeway 15.2 mi 17m
Slaton Road 4.8 mi 6m
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway 4.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 232.9 mi, about 3h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farwell, TX and Dallas, TX.

1

Start on Avenue E

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Avenue E
2

At end of road, turn left onto FM 292

0.4 mi · 42 sec · 9th Street
3

Turn right onto US 70; US 84

3.3 mi · 3 min · Avenue A
4

Continue on US 70; US 84

36 mi · 36 min · US 70; US 84
5

Continue on US 84

8.0 mi · 7 min · US 84
6

Continue on US 84

42 mi · 43 min · US 84
7

Merge onto US 84

4.0 mi · 4 min · Avenue Q
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on US 84

4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
9

Continue on US 84

6.9 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
10

Continue on US 84

4.5 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
11

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
12

Continue on US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
13

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East 15th Street
14

Turn right onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Ralls Road
15

Turn straight onto TX 207

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
16

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
17

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

183 mi · 3 hr 5 min · US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 30

30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Exit 45A Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Merge onto I 35E

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 429A Toward Continental Avenue Use the slight right lane.
25

Turn right onto Continental Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
26

Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

433 ft · 10 sec · North Lamar Street
27

Arrive at destination

North Lamar Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour, 36-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Farwell to maximize daylight and minimize traffic as you approach Dallas. With a longest stretch of 232.9 miles, strategically plan your two recommended stops for fuel and a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can sometimes be spread out on US 84. The $66 fuel cost is a good budget estimate, but always be prepared for slight variations.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 218.1 miles from Farwell, TX, or about 3h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.9 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 96 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 218.1 miles or 3h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Farwell, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Farwell, TX

This is one driving day of about 436.3 miles and 7h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Farwell, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 232.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 218.1 mi from Farwell, TX · 3h 46m into the drive

city in Nolan County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Roscoe, TX

218 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

Lubbock, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 216 miles from Farwell, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dallas, TX

The final approach into Dallas, 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 Dallas, TX.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.93 one way

$131.85 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 153 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $72.16 $144.32
premium $4.54 $77.90 $155.80
diesel $5.61 $96.33 $192.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$66

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 152.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 130.9 1 $45.81 $20.94
Efficient EV 109.1 1 $38.18 $17.45
EV Truck/SUV 174.5 2 $61.08 $27.92

Gas CO2

153 kg

EV CO2

51 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Farwell, TX

Afternoon in Farwell on Thursday

Local time

4:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dallas, TX

Afternoon in Dallas on Thursday

Local time

4:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

59°F

Roscoe, TX

218 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

25 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

7h 36m 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 Farwell, TX to Dallas, TX covers 436.3 miles and takes about 7h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, US Highway 84, US 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 218.1 miles from Farwell, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.93 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 436.3 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 206.4 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 389.4 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 434.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Farwell, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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