Origin
Keene, TX
Night in Keene on Friday
Local time
9:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keene, 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
56m
Distance
46.3 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keene, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Dallas, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Keene to Dallas covers a straightforward 46.9-mile distance within the Great Plains region of Texas. You can expect the journey to take approximately 52 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of around $7, this is an economical route for commuters or weekend visitors. Since the drive is quite short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. It serves as a practical connection between the smaller community of Keene and the major metropolitan hub of Dallas.
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 56m. Total distance: 46.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route currently features no major highway segments. Because the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on navigating local roads for the entirety of the 52-minute trip. This layout creates a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention compared to a monotonous highway stretch. You will find that the road demands consistent engagement as you transition from the quiet surroundings of Keene toward the busier local infrastructure near Dallas.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 31.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East US Highway 67 and Marvin D Love Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near South Eastern Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (South Eastern Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 67 / East US Highway 67): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Eastern Street
Turn right onto South Eastern Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 67 / East US Highway 67
At end of road, turn left onto US 67 / East US Highway 67
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
40.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge onto I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
45.8 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
46 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East US Highway 67 | 31.3 mi | 36m |
| 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 |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Fairview Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East US Highway 67
— 31.3 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on this road
273 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Fairview Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Fairview Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto East 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 4th Street
4
Turn right onto South Eastern Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Eastern Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 67
31 mi
·
36 min
·
East US Highway 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 67
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West S G Alexander Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 67
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Keene, TX · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Keene, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dallas, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dallas, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.00 one way
$13.99 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Night in Dallas on Friday
Local time
9:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Cedar Hill, TX
23 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
1 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
56m 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 Keene, TX to Dallas, TX covers 46.3 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East US Highway 67, Marvin D Love Freeway, South R L Thornton 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 23.2 miles from Keene, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.00 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 straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (South Eastern Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 67 / East US Highway 67): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Keene, 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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