Origin
Grand Saline, TX
Night in Grand Saline on Thursday
Local time
10:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Saline, TX to Dallas, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
66.3 mi
107 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
None
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Saline, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Grand Saline to Dallas, you are looking at a straightforward 73.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend roughly $11 on fuel for the trip, making it a very budget-friendly option for your schedule. Both locations sit within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your transit. Since there are no planned stops required for this short distance, you have the flexibility to head straight to your destination without unnecessary delays.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 66.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: none.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route does not rely on major highways. With a highway share of 0%, your time behind the wheel will be spent navigating local roads, which keeps the experience engaging and varied. The route avoids long, monotonous stretches, so you will need to remain attentive to the frequent turns along the way. This technical driving style offers a distinct change of pace compared to standard highway travel. Prepare for a more hands-on driving experience as you transition from the smaller community of Grand Saline into the major metro area of Dallas.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
542 ft
399 ft
Total Climb
313 ft
Total Descent
285 ft
Highest Point
542 ft
~23.7 mi in
Elevation Range
143 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.3 miles in near US 80.
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 10 significant decision points across 66.3 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 39.3 miles (US 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.6 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.
6
39.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 80
Take the exit onto US 80 toward US 80 West: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 80 West: Dallas
8
64.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
64.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 80 | 19.2 mi | 21m |
| East South Commerce Street | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| West Frank Street | 9 mi | 10m |
| Goodnight Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 6 mi | 7m |
| West US Highway 80 | 3 mi | 3m |
| East Pine Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 80
— 19.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Saline, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on East Frank Street
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Frank Street
2
Turn right onto TX 110; FM 17
380 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 80
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Garland Street
4
Continue on US 80
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Frank Street
5
Continue on US 80
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pine Street
6
Continue on US 80
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Goodnight Boulevard
7
Continue on US 80
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Houston Street
8
Continue on US 80
19 mi
·
21 min
·
East South Commerce Street
9
Continue on US 80
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West US Highway 80
10
Take the exit onto US 80
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 80
Toward US 80 West: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 30; US 67
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Use the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Elm Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lamar Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.2 mi from Grand Saline, TX · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 66.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Grand Saline, 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
$10.13 one way
$20.26 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.10 | $22.20 |
| premium | $4.59 | $11.98 | $23.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Night in Dallas on Thursday
Local time
10:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Mesquite, TX
33 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
16 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
1h 18m 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 Grand Saline, TX to Dallas, TX covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 80, East South Commerce Street, West Frank Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 miles from Grand Saline, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.13 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 10 significant decision points across 66.3 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 39.3 miles (US 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Grand Saline, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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