Drive Time
4h 48m
Distance
276.3 mi
445 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
The drive from Junction, TX to Dallas, TX covers 276.3 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Highway 190, Menard Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
138.2 miles from Junction, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 48m drive with frequent turns across 276.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 190 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Menard Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commerce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 377 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Commerce Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Junction, TX and Dallas, TX.
Start on North 11th Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue straight
Turn right onto East US Highway 190
Continue on United States Highway 190
Continue on Menard Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Continue on United States Highway 377
Continue on Main Street
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left onto West Commerce Street
Continue on Early Boulevard
Continue on US Highway 67/377 East
Continue on West Central Avenue
Continue on US Highway 67
Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
Continue on Dublin Bypass
Continue on South US Highway 377
Turn straight onto West Washington Street
Keep slight right to continue on West South Loop
Turn right onto Glen Rose Road
Continue on US Highway 67
Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail
Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South Stemmons Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.2 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Junction, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Junction, TX
This is one driving day of about 276.3 miles and 4h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.2 mi from Junction, TX · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 138.2 miles from Junction, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$41.11 one way
$82.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.25 | $92.51 |
| premium | $4.59 | $49.94 | $99.88 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $43.44 | $86.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.9 | 1 | $29.01 | $13.26 |
| Efficient EV | 69.1 | 0 | $24.18 | $11.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.5 | 1 | $38.68 | $17.68 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Junction on Saturday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
81°F
Fort Worth, TX
138 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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