Origin
Hereford, TX
Afternoon in Hereford on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hereford, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
7h 20m
Distance
407.9 mi
657 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hereford to Dallas covers 406.5 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 10 minutes. Because this is a straightforward trek across the Texas Great Plains, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting approximately $60 for fuel will get you from the Panhandle to the Metroplex, making it a relatively affordable haul. While the route begins with local roads like West 1st Street, you will transition onto I-40 East to handle the bulk of the distance. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects two distinct parts of the state through a consistent regional landscape.
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
204 miles from Hereford, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate the initial portions of the trip. The road personality shifts from the slower, winding pace of West 1st Street to the faster, more predictable flow of I-40. With 0% of the route categorized as traditional highway share, your focus will be on managing the transitions between local thoroughfares and major interstates. The longest stretch without a major road change is 0 miles on West 1st Street, meaning you should stay alert for frequent adjustments to your route. Behind the wheel, you will experience a rhythmic, steady transition across the plains that requires consistent attention to your navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central East Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central East Freeway and US Highway 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 407.9 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 46 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 375.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
46 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 123B
Toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahom...
10
46.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 123B
Toward I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City,...
7
375.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 45m in
Take the exit toward I 820
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward I 820
7
376.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 820 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 East
8
407.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 18m 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 Hereford, TX and Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Fort Worth.
Oklahoma City
46 mi in
|
~51m
Fort Worth
46 mi in
|
~51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central East Freeway | 99.2 mi | 1h 46m |
| US Highway 287 | 81.8 mi | 1h 27m |
| US 287 | 77.2 mi | 1h 21m |
| West 1st Street | 46 mi | 50m |
| US Highway 287 East | 40.5 mi | 42m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 15 mi | 14m |
| I 40 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 5.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Central East Freeway
— 99.2 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hereford, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on this road
242 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 60
46 mi
·
50 min
·
West 1st Street
3
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Exit 123B
Toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 123B
Toward I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 40; US 287
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40; US 287
6
Take the exit onto US 287
77 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
US 287
Exit 78
Toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
7
Turn slight right onto US 287
14 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 287
8
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Burnett Street
9
Continue on US 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 287
10
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue F Northwest
11
Continue on US 287
54 mi
·
58 min
·
US Highway 287
12
Continue on US 287
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
41 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 287
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Freeway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northwest Freeway
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
16
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Central East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on US 81; US 287
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 35W; US 287
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 57
Toward I 820
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 820 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northeast Loop
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Toward I 820 Express East Toll
27
Merge onto I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi
·
11 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
31
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
32
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use the slight right lane.
34
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
35
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
36
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
37
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
To keep your 6-hour and 10-minute drive manageable, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue. Since you have 1 planned stop, coordinate your break to coincide with a refueling session to keep your $60 fuel budget on track. Because this is a turn-heavy route, having a reliable GPS or map ready is essential to avoid missing key exits during the transition from local streets to I-40. Use your single stop as an opportunity to stretch and reset, as the local road sections demand more active steering than a standard interstate cruise. Flexibility is your best asset here, so take advantage of the ability to complete the trip in one day by pacing your driving intervals carefully.
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 204 miles from Hereford, TX, or about 3h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.2 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 90 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 204 miles or 3h 41m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hereford, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hereford, TX
This is one driving day of about 407.9 miles and 7h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Hereford, 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 Central East Freeway for about 99.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 204 mi from Hereford, TX · 3h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
204 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 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 204 miles from Hereford, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Central East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.2 miles.
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
$62.31 one way
$124.62 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
143 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $68.28 | $136.57 |
| premium | $4.59 | $73.73 | $147.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $90.62 | $181.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 142.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 122.4 | 1 | $42.83 | $19.58 |
| Efficient EV | 102 | 1 | $35.69 | $16.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 163.2 | 2 | $57.11 | $26.11 |
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Dallas, TX
Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
1:33 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
18 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
7h 20m 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 Hereford, TX to Dallas, TX covers 407.9 miles and takes about 7h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central East Freeway, US Highway 287, US 287. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 204 miles from Hereford, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.31 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 21 significant decision points across 407.9 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 46 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 375.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hereford, TX and Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Fort Worth.
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