Origin
Hurst, TX
Morning in Hurst on Saturday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hurst, 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
28m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hurst, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Hurst to Dallas, you are looking at a straightforward 23.5-mile journey across the Great Plains region of Texas. This trip typically takes about 29 minutes of drive time, making it an ideal candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. Because the route relies entirely on local streets rather than highways, you can expect a fuel cost of approximately $4. It is a functional commute through the heart of the region that prioritizes direct access over high-speed travel. Whether you are heading into the city for business or a visit, this short trip is simple to navigate and budget-friendly.
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 28m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a wide-open interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, navigating instead via West Pipeline Road, East Pipeline Road, and Brown Trail. This route demands your full attention as you move through local intersections and residential or commercial corridors. Since there are no major highway stretches, the pace remains consistent but requires frequent navigation changes. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that keeps you off the major freeways.
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.
SH 183 TEXpress is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
600 ft
405 ft
Total Climb
118 ft
Total Descent
244 ft
Highest Point
600 ft
~1.7 mi in
Elevation Range
195 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 183 TEXpress and North Stemmons Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Pipeline Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Pipeline Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Brown Trail): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Pipeline Road
Turn right onto West Pipeline Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Brown Trail
Turn left onto Brown Trail
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward TX 183 East, TX 121 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 183 East, TX 121 North
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Merge onto I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.1 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SH 183 TEXpress | 15 mi | 14m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Brown Trail | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| John W Carpenter Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pipeline Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Pipeline Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SH 183 TEXpress
— 15 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurst, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Harrison Lane
51 ft
·
6 sec
·
Harrison Lane
2
Turn right onto West Pipeline Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Pipeline Road
3
Continue on East Pipeline Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Pipeline Road
4
Turn left onto Brown Trail
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Brown Trail
5
Turn right onto Airport Freeway
251 ft
·
4 sec
·
Airport Freeway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward TX 183 East, TX 121 North
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
9
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi
·
11 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
11
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
12
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
15
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.94 | $7.87 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
15% chance
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
7 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
28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hurst, TX to Dallas, TX covers 23.8 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SH 183 TEXpress, North Stemmons Freeway, Brown Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Hurst, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.60 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Pipeline Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Brown Trail): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Hurst, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 405 ft to 600 ft elevation with about 118 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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