If you are planning to head from Itasca to Dallas, you are looking at a manageable 55.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 1 minute. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to complete comfortably. You can expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable commute within the Great Plains region. Because both cities are located in the same geographic area, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout your drive. It is a straightforward route that serves as a practical connection between these two Texas locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by a monotonous interstate slog. With a highway share of 0%, this route relies entirely on local roads, requiring your full attention as you navigate the turns. The road lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you will be constantly adjusting to the flow of local traffic. You will find that the character of the road remains consistent from start to finish, providing a driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed transit. Prepare for a more hands-on time behind the wheel compared to a standard highway haul.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East US Highway 67 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East US Highway 67 and I 35W. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near I 35W.
Driving Effort6/10
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 57.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.7 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (US 67 / East US Highway 67): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.3 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward FM 1706, FM 3136, I 35W: Alvarado
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 24
Toward FM 1706, FM 3136, I 35W: Alvarado
6
19.4 mi into trip|~23m in|US 67 / East US Highway 67
Turn right onto US 67 / East US Highway 67
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
57.3 mi into trip|~1h 5m 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
6
57.6 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Itasca, TX and Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Fm 1706 and Fm 3136.
Fm 1706
17.3 mi in|~19m
Fm 3136
17.3 mi in|~19m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East US Highway 67
24.3 mi
27m
I 35W
15.6 mi
16m
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.5 mi
5m
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.2 mi
4m
West S G Alexander Freeway
2.7 mi
2m
East Main Street
1.4 mi
2m
South Stemmons Freeway
1.3 mi
1m
South Sparks Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
East US Highway 67
— 24.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Itasca, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on FM 66; FM 934
1.4 mi·2 min·East Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
3
Merge onto I 35W
16 mi·16 min·I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 24Toward FM 1706, FM 3136, I 35W: AlvaradoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto South Parkway Drive
0.4 mi·53 sec·South Parkway Drive
6
Turn right onto FM 1706
0.8 mi·1 min·South Sparks Street
7
Turn slight right onto US 67 Bus
0.1 mi·11 sec·East College Street
8
Continue on US 67 Bus
0.1 mi·14 sec·North Baugh Street
9
Continue on US 67 Bus
0.5 mi·53 sec·North Baugh Street
10
Turn right onto US 67
24 mi·27 min·East US Highway 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 67
2.7 mi·2 min·West S G Alexander Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 67
5.5 mi·5 min·Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi·4 min·South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi·1 min·South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 429AToward Continental AvenueUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft·10 sec·North Lamar Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.9 mi from Itasca, TX
· 34m into the drive
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Itasca, 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
$8.75 one way
$17.50 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$9.58
$19.15
premium
$4.54
$10.34
$20.68
diesel
$5.61
$12.78
$25.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.4
0
$6.08
$2.78
Efficient EV
14.5
0
$5.07
$2.32
EV Truck/SUV
23.2
0
$8.11
$3.71
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Itasca, TX
Late night
in Itasca on Friday
Local time
4:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 15 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 12:13AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:11AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Dallas, TX
Late night
in Dallas on Friday
Local time
4:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Midlothian, TX
29 mi in
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
9 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
1h 7m 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 Itasca, TX to Dallas, TX covers 57.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East US Highway 67, I 35W, Marvin D Love 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 28.9 miles from Itasca, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.75 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 57.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.7 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (US 67 / East US Highway 67): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Itasca, TX and Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Fm 1706 and Fm 3136.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
