Origin
Flower Mound, TX
Afternoon in Flower Mound on Sunday
Local time
3:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flower Mound, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
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.
Flower Mound, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Flower Mound to Dallas, you are looking at a quick 26.6-mile trip that typically takes about 34 minutes to complete. This journey remains entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward transit between the suburbs and the city. Because the total duration is so short, you certainly do not need an overnight stay; it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. Budgeting for your fuel costs is simple, as you should expect to spend around $4 for this distance. Since there are no required stops along the way, you can easily plan this drive as a direct, no-fuss commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.3 miles from Flower Mound, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local infrastructure, relying on roads like Lake Coves Drive, Hide-A-Way Lane, and Simmons Road to reach your destination. Because there is no highway travel, the pace of the drive remains consistent and localized throughout the entire 26.6-mile stretch. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so keep your focus on the frequent turns and local traffic patterns. It is an ideal route for drivers who prefer a neighborhood-level view of the landscape over the monotony of a major freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SH 114 TEXpress is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 114 TEXpress and North Stemmons Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Flower Mound Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 26.6 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 1.7 miles (Flower Mound Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Flower Mound Road
Turn right onto Flower Mound Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
7 mi into trip
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~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TX 121 South, TX 114: Fort Worth, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward TX 121 South, TX 114: Fort Worth, Dallas...
8
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TX 114 East: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
Toward TX 114 East: Dallas Fort Worth Internati...
7
13.3 mi into trip
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~21m in
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TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress toward TX 114 Express: SH 114 TEXpress East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward TX 114 Express: SH 114 TEXpress East
8
25.9 mi into trip
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~35m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Towns Along This Route
Between Flower Mound, TX and Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Texas 114 East: Dallas.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
7 mi in
|
~12m
Texas 114 East: Dallas
8.4 mi in
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~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SH 114 TEXpress | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| West John W Carpenter Freeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Long Prairie Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Grapevine Mills Parkway | 2 mi | 2m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| McKamy Creek Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| John W Carpenter Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SH 114 TEXpress
— 6.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flower Mound, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Wanda Lane
220 ft
·
12 sec
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Wanda Lane
2
Turn left onto Lake Coves Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Lake Coves Drive
3
Turn right onto Hide-A-Way Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hide-A-Way Lane
4
Turn right onto Simmons Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Simmons Road
5
Turn left onto McKamy Creek Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McKamy Creek Road
6
Turn right onto Flower Mound Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Flower Mound Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto FM 2499
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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Long Prairie Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on FM 2499
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Grapevine Mills Parkway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on FM 2499
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grapevine Mills Parkway
Toward TX 121 South
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 121 South, TX 114: Fort Worth, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 114 East: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
12
Continue on International Parkway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
International Parkway
13
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Texas 114 East: Dallas
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto TX 114
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West John W Carpenter Freeway
Use the none lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
SH 114 TEXpress
Toward TX 114 Express: SH 114 TEXpress East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
17
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
18
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the none lane.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
21
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
23
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Flexibility is your greatest advantage on this short trip, as you aren't tied to a rigid schedule or long-distance rest stops. Since the drive is only 34 minutes long, you can easily plan your departure around personal preference rather than worrying about heavy transit fatigue. Keep in mind that because this is a local road-based route, you should stay alert for traffic changes common to residential and secondary roads. With zero scheduled stops necessary, you have the freedom to drive straight through to your destination in Dallas. My best tip for this specific journey is to double-check your navigation before leaving, as the mix of local roads like Simmons Road and Hide-A-Way Lane requires staying attentive to your turn-by-turn directions.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.3 miles from Flower Mound, TX, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.5 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 26.6 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.3 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
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 Flower Mound, 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 Flower Mound, TX
This is one driving day of about 26.6 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Flower Mound, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on SH 114 TEXpress for about 6.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.3 mi from Flower Mound, TX · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 26.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.3 miles from Flower Mound, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.13 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| premium | $4.59 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
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
Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
3:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
2 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
36m 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 Flower Mound, TX to Dallas, TX covers 26.6 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SH 114 TEXpress, North Stemmons Freeway, West John W Carpenter Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.3 miles from Flower Mound, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.06 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 26.6 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 1.7 miles (Flower Mound Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Flower Mound, TX and Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Texas 114 East: Dallas.
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