Origin
Hughes Springs, TX
Afternoon in Hughes Springs on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hughes Springs, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
141.3 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hughes Springs, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Hughes Springs to Dallas, expect a straightforward journey covering 141.3 miles. You should budget about 2 hours and 26 minutes of driving time, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. Since the drive stays entirely within the Texas Great Plains, you won’t encounter major regional transitions, but you will need to set aside approximately $21 for fuel. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it requires more active attention than a standard interstate commute. Whether you are heading into the city for business or a quick getaway, this route is manageable in one go without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.7 miles from Hughes Springs, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget the monotony of the interstate; this route is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature. With 0% highway share, you will be navigating through local roads rather than high-speed lanes. Your journey begins by navigating 1st Street, Broadnax Street, and West Ferguson Road, which sets the pace for the entire 141.3-mile trip. Because you are sticking to local thoroughfares, the road feel is intimate and requires constant engagement behind the wheel. Expect a consistent, winding experience that keeps you focused on the road ahead for the duration of your 2-hour and 26-minute transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 113.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and TX 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 141.3 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 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 139.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.6 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.
5
26 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
8
139.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 47B
Toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinn...
7
139.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
8
139.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
8
140.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Elm Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Elm Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 113.1 mi | 1h 57m |
| TX 49 | 18.3 mi | 23m |
| 1st Street | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Broadnax Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Ferguson Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ward | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 113.1 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hughes Springs, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Ward
104 ft
·
6 sec
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Ward
2
Turn right onto TX 11; TX 49; FM 250
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
1st Street
3
Turn right onto US 259; TX 49
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadnax Street
4
Turn slight left onto TX 49
18 mi
·
23 min
·
TX 49
5
Continue on US 271
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ferguson Road
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
7
Merge onto I 30
113 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
·
I 30
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 47B
Toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Elm Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lamar Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 141.3-mile journey, aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on local roads. Since this is a turn-heavy route with no major highway stretches, you should plan for a steady pace rather than trying to make up time. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, as the lack of a long, uninterrupted stretch allows you to pull over easily if you need a quick break. Keep your $21 fuel budget handy and ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent turns and stops. Most importantly, since you will be relying on local streets like 1st Street and Broadnax Street, double-check your navigation settings to ensure you are routed for local roads rather than highway-focused paths.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.7 miles from Hughes Springs, TX, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.1 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.7 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
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 Hughes Springs, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hughes Springs, TX
This is one driving day of about 141.3 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hughes Springs, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 30 for about 113.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.7 mi from Hughes Springs, TX · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.7 miles from Hughes Springs, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.1 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.
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
$21.58 one way
$43.17 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $23.65 | $47.31 |
| premium | $4.59 | $25.54 | $51.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.39 | $62.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.84 | $6.78 |
| Efficient EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.36 | $5.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.78 | $9.04 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Greenville, TX
71 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.
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 37m 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 Hughes Springs, TX to Dallas, TX covers 141.3 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 30, TX 49, 1st Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.7 miles from Hughes Springs, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.58 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 141.3 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 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 139.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hughes Springs, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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