Origin
Mansfield, TX
Evening in Mansfield on Sunday
Local time
7:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mansfield, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
42m
Distance
29.5 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
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6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mansfield, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Mansfield to Dallas, you are looking at a straightforward 36.3-mile trip that typically takes about 39 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel for the journey, keeping your travel overhead very low. Because there are no mandatory stops required to complete the drive, you have the flexibility to head straight to your destination or weave in your own errands along the way. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that links these two points efficiently without the need for extensive travel planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.8 miles from Mansfield, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive that avoids major highways entirely, meaning you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate merging. Your path relies on a sequence of local roads, specifically England Parkway, Lake Ridge Parkway, and Mansfield Road. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a steady, paced journey rather than a fast-lane sprint. There is no long-distance cruising here, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on England Parkway. Expect a drive that requires your full attention on navigation due to the frequent turns as you transition between the various local roadways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marvin D Love Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Marvin D Love Freeway and East Broad Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near Lake Ridge Parkway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 29.5 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 6.8 miles (Lake Ridge Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.8 mi into trip
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~12m in
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Lake Ridge Parkway
Turn right onto Lake Ridge Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward US 67 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 67 North
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
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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
29 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
29.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marvin D Love Freeway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| East Broad Street | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| West S G Alexander Freeway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| North J Elmer Weaver Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Lake Ridge Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Belt Line Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Mansfield Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Marvin D Love Freeway
— 5.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on East Broad Street
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
East Broad Street
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on England Parkway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
England Parkway
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Lake Ridge Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Ridge Parkway
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Mansfield Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Mansfield Road
5
Continue on West Belt Line Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Belt Line Road
6
Turn left onto North Highway 67
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Highway 67
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 67 North
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto US 67
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
9
Continue on US 67
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West S G Alexander Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 67
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 39-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move for a smoother ride. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops given the short duration, but having your navigation apps ready is essential for managing the frequent turns. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you leave Mansfield; while $5 covers the basic cost, having a full tank ensures you don't have to worry about finding a station while navigating the local parkways. A concrete tip for this trip is to pre-map your specific turns on England Parkway and Lake Ridge Parkway, as the lack of highway signage means you will need to rely on local road markers to stay on track.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.8 miles from Mansfield, TX, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.5 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 29.5 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.8 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
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 Mansfield, 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 Mansfield, TX
This is one driving day of about 29.5 miles and 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mansfield, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Marvin D Love Freeway for about 5.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.8 mi from Mansfield, TX · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 29.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.8 miles from Mansfield, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.51 one way
$9.01 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| premium | $4.59 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.55 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
7:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
42m 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 Mansfield, TX to Dallas, TX covers 29.5 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marvin D Love Freeway, East Broad Street, 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 14.8 miles from Mansfield, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.51 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 demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 29.5 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 6.8 miles (Lake Ridge Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mansfield, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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