Origin
Gunter, TX
Evening in Gunter on Thursday
Local time
5:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gunter, TX to Dallas, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
49.5 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gunter, TX
Thomas balabaud
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Gunter to Dallas covers a manageable 49.5-mile distance that typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes. Since this route is well within a single day’s reach, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via the Dallas North Tollway, South 8th Street, and North Preston Road. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, this is an efficient trip across the Great Plains region. It is a straightforward commute that keeps you within the state of Texas for the duration of the journey. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, the logistics of this drive are simple and predictable.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 49.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive that balances regional connectivity with urban navigation. While you spend time on the Dallas North Tollway—which hosts your longest uninterrupted stretch of 29.6 miles—the remainder of the route involves shifting onto local roads. Only about 2% of your travel is on major highways, meaning you will spend most of your time managing transitions between surface streets. You should expect the pace to fluctuate as you move away from the open feel of Gunter and into the more complex, intersection-dense environment of the Dallas metro area. Staying alert for turns is essential, as the route requires frequent adjustments compared to a straight interstate haul.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dallas North Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.6 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 0.3 miles in near TX 289 / South 8th Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (TX 289 / South 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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TX 289 / South 8th Street
Turn right onto TX 289 / South 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
17.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Dallas North Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Dallas North Tollway
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Dallas Parkway
Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
48 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35E South
7
48.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gunter, TX and Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Dallas North Tollway and Dnt Toll South.
Dallas North Tollway
17.2 mi in
|
~24m
Dnt Toll South
18.2 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 29.6 mi | 32m |
| South 8th Street | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| North Preston Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| West University Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dallas Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 29.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gunter, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on North 4th Street
65 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 4th Street
2
Turn left onto FM 121
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto TX 289
13 mi
·
16 min
·
South 8th Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on TX 289
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Preston Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward US 380
6
Keep slight right at fork
233 ft
·
11 sec
7
Turn right onto West University Drive
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West University Drive
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
9
Merge onto US 380
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
West University Drive
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Dallas North Tollway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on West University Drive
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West University Drive
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Dallas Parkway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward DNT Toll South
14
Merge onto DNT
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
329 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
18
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Gunter, TX · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Gunter, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.48 one way
$14.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.19 | $16.37 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.37
Dallas North Tollway
(29.6 mi)
$2.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Dallas on Thursday
Local time
5:26 PM
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
1 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
1h 2m 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 Gunter, TX to Dallas, TX covers 49.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dallas North Tollway, South 8th Street, North Preston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 miles from Gunter, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.48 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (TX 289 / South 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.7 miles (Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Gunter, TX and Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Dallas North Tollway and Dnt Toll South.
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