Origin
Howe, TX
Evening in Howe on Friday
Local time
7:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Howe, TX to Dallas, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Howe, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Dallas, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Howe to Dallas, you are looking at a straightforward 54.7-mile journey through the Great Plains of Texas. Expect to spend about 57 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, it is an affordable route for a quick commute or a weekend visit. Since both locations reside within the same region, you will notice a consistent landscape as you travel south. This drive is best treated as a simple, direct connection between these two Texas points rather than a multi-day excursion.
About the Cities
Arriving in Dallas, TX
Full guide →Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention compared to a standard interstate cruise. Because the highway share for this route is 0%, you should anticipate navigating local roads that prioritize surface-level travel over high-speed transit. This setup means you will likely encounter more frequent intersections and changes in pace throughout the 54.7-mile distance. While you won't be dealing with a long, monotonous interstate stretch, the technical nature of these local roads keeps the drive engaging. Expect a consistent, hands-on experience from start to finish as you navigate the path toward Dallas.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Central Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 44.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Central Expressway and South Collins Freeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Spur 381 / West Haning Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (Spur 381 / West Haning Street): Navigation decision point; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.4 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.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Spur 381 / West Haning Street
Turn right onto Spur 381 / West Haning Street
Navigation decision point
8
53 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Waco, Denton
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 1A
Toward Waco, Denton
7
53.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Saint Paul Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Saint Paul Street
6
54 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward Field Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Field Street
5
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Expressway | 44.7 mi | 48m |
| South Collins Freeway | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Woodall Rodgers Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Haning Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Denny Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broom Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Central Expressway
— 44.7 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howe, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on TX 5
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Denny Street
2
Turn right onto Spur 381
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Haning Street
3
Turn left onto South Collins Freeway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Collins Freeway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
5
Merge onto US 75
6.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Collins Freeway
6
Continue on US 75
45 mi
·
48 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Waco, Denton
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Saint Paul Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Spur 366
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Field Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Broom Street
170 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broom Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Broom Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Broom Street
13
Turn slight left
173 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Lamar Street, Continental Avenue
14
Turn straight
136 ft
·
6 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
251 ft
·
15 sec
16
Turn left onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from Howe, TX · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Howe, 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
$8.24 one way
$16.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.57
Central Expressway
(44.7 mi)
$3.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$4
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Friday
Local time
7:37 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
2 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 1m 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 Howe, TX to Dallas, TX covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Central Expressway, South Collins Freeway, Woodall Rodgers Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 miles from Howe, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.24 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 54.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (Spur 381 / West Haning Street): Navigation decision point; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Howe, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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