Origin
Horizon City, TX
Afternoon in Horizon City on Sunday
Local time
1:24 PM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Horizon City, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
10h 24m
Distance
620.4 mi
998 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$95
one way
Horizon City, TX
Thomas balabaud
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Horizon City to Dallas spans 620.9 miles and typically requires about 8 hours and 52 minutes of total drive time. Because this is a significant distance, you should plan for a two-day journey rather than attempting it in a single push. You will navigate via Darrington Road, Alderwood Manor Drive, and Ashford Street, keeping you within the Great Plains region for the duration of the trip. Budget approximately $92 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Approaching this trip with an overnight split will help you maintain your energy levels and ensure a safer, more enjoyable experience across Texas.
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
310.2 miles from Horizon City, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey is characterized by a long-distance drive profile that demands focused attention behind the wheel. You will notice that the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, as the highway share for this trip is 0%. Expect a steady pace as you transition through the Great Plains, navigating the specific corridors of Darrington Road, Alderwood Manor Drive, and Ashford Street. The road lacks the monotonous feel of a highway grind, requiring you to stay engaged with local traffic patterns and changing surroundings. Prepare for a consistent, hands-on driving experience that connects these two Texas locations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 421.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 573.5 miles in near I 30 / West Freeway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 620.4 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 573.5 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 618.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 618.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
573.5 mi into trip
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~9h 28m in
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I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
7
618.8 mi into trip
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~10h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 35E North: Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
9
618.9 mi into trip
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~10h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
7
619.1 mi into trip
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~10h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton
8
619.8 mi into trip
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~10h 23m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421.1 mi | 6h 59m |
| I 10 | 148.2 mi | 2h 20m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 30 mi | 35m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Horizon Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Alderwood Manor Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Gateway Boulevard East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 421.1 mi, about 6h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horizon City, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Jasper Drive
66 ft
·
8 sec
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Jasper Drive
2
Turn left onto Darrington Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Darrington Road
3
Turn right onto Alderwood Manor Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Alderwood Manor Drive
4
At end of road, turn left onto Ashford Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Ashford Street
5
Turn right onto FM 1281
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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Horizon Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Gateway Boulevard East
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 10 East
8
Merge onto I 10
148 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
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I 10
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
421 mi
·
6 hr 59 min
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I 20
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on I 30
30 mi
·
35 min
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Tom Landry Freeway
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 35E
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
19
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
To manage the 620.9-mile journey effectively, aim to split your driving across two days to avoid fatigue. With two planned stops incorporated into your itinerary, you can break up the 8-hour and 52-minute duration into manageable segments. Start your departure early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially since you are navigating local roads rather than high-speed highways. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $92 cost estimate can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and local pricing along these specific roads. By pacing yourself and utilizing the suggested overnight stop, you will arrive in Dallas feeling refreshed rather than drained.
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 310.2 miles from Horizon City, TX, or about 5h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 421.1 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 136 miles or 2h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 310.2 miles or 5h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 310.2 miles or 5h 6m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 15m
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Horizon City, TX
Aim for roughly 310 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Dallas, TX
Aim for roughly 310 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 136 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.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 421.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 310.2 mi from Horizon City, TX · 5h 6m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
409 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.
Find hotels in Brownwood, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
310 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 310 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 136 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 310.2 miles from Horizon City, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 421.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 310 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Dallas, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$94.77 one way
$189.54 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
217 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $103.86 | $207.71 |
| premium | $4.59 | $112.14 | $224.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $137.83 | $275.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$95
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 217.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 186.1 | 2 | $65.14 | $29.78 |
| Efficient EV | 155.1 | 1 | $54.29 | $24.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 248.2 | 3 | $86.86 | $39.71 |
Gas CO2
217 kg
EV CO2
73 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
2:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Brownwood, TX
409 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.
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.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
9 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
10h 24m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Horizon City, TX to Dallas, TX covers 620.4 miles and takes about 10h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 10, Tom Landry Freeway. 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 310.2 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 $94.77 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 15 significant decision points across 620.4 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 573.5 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 618.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 618.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Horizon City, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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