Trip from Horizon City, TX to Dallas, TX

Drive Time

8h 52m

Distance

620.9 mi

Route Type

Long-distance drive

Overnight route

Trip Overview

The drive from Horizon City, TX to Dallas, TX covers 620.9 miles and takes about 8h 52m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Darrington Road, Alderwood Manor Drive, Ashford Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $92.38 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

310.5 miles from Horizon City, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

At 620.9 miles and 8h 52m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Darrington Road and Alderwood Manor Drive.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Darrington Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Darrington Road	0 mi	0m
Alderwood Manor Drive	0 mi	0m
Ashford Street	0 mi	0m
Horizon Boulevard	0 mi	0m
Gateway Boulevard East	0 mi	0m
I 10 East	0 mi	0m
West Freeway	0 mi	0m
Tom Landry Freeway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Darrington Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Jasper Drive

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Turn left onto Darrington Road

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Turn right onto Alderwood Manor Drive

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashford Street

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Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard

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Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard East

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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight left

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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

16

Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

17

Turn right onto Continental Avenue

18

Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 310.5 miles from Horizon City, TX.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 137 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 310.5 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 310 miles

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Horizon City, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Horizon City, TX

Aim for roughly 310 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Dallas, TX

Aim for roughly 310 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 137 miles from Horizon City, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Coffee and fuel

Kermit, TX

205 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Late stop town

Overnight candidate

Wichita Falls, TX

410 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Suggested Overnight Stops

Night 1

Big Spring, TX

310 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 310 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Dallas, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 310.5 mi from Horizon City, TX

Pecos, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 137 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Big Spring, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 310.5 miles from Horizon City, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 310 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$92.38	$184.75
midgrade	$4.25	$103.94	$207.88
premium	$4.59	$112.23	$224.45
diesel	$3.99	$97.61	$195.22

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 217.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Horizon City, TX to Dallas, TX covers 620.9 miles and takes about 8h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Darrington Road, Alderwood Manor Drive, Ashford Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 310 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 310.5 miles from Horizon City, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $92.38 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.