Origin
Fate, TX
Morning in Fate on Saturday
Local time
6:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fate, 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
36m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fate, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Fate to Dallas is 28.4 miles and takes about 36m via Congressman Ralph Hall Highway and East Interstate 30, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward commute from a smaller town to a major city. Given its brief duration, this route is perfect for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities upon arrival in Dallas. Consider this drive if you need a quick, no-fuss connection between these two Texas locations.
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 36m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a highway share of only 3%. You'll navigate primarily via Congressman Ralph Hall Highway and East Interstate 30, with Elm Street also playing a role. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 24.8 miles on Congressman Ralph Hall Highway, suggesting a substantial portion of your journey will be on this main road before transitioning. Expect a dynamic driving experience that balances quicker highway sections with more frequent turns and slower speeds as you approach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.8 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 0.5 miles in near East Interstate 30.
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 28.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East Interstate 30): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 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.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Interstate 30
Turn right onto East Interstate 30
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
26.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
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 47B
Toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinn...
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
8
27 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
8
27.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Elm Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Elm Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fate, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Mckinney along the way.
Mckinney
26.5 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Ralph Hall Highway | 24.8 mi | 28m |
| East Interstate 30 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| William E Crawford Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fate Main Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
— 24.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fate, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Fate Main Place
37 ft
·
6 sec
·
Fate Main Place
2
Turn left onto FM 551
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
William E Crawford Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Interstate 30
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Interstate 30
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 30 West
5
Merge onto I 30; US 67
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 47B
Toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Elm Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lamar Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.29 one way
$8.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
6:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 to 15 mph
66% chance
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
3 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
36m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fate, TX to Dallas, TX covers 28.4 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Congressman Ralph Hall Highway, East Interstate 30, Elm Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.2 miles from Fate, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.29 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 28.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East Interstate 30): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fate, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Mckinney along the way.
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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