Origin
Midlothian, TX
Morning in Midlothian on Friday
Local time
7:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midlothian, TX to Dallas, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midlothian, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
This quick 25.1-mile trip from Midlothian to Dallas, Texas, is easily manageable in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with a 94% highway-focused profile. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $4, and with no planned stops, this straightforward drive is designed for efficiency. Both Midlothian and Dallas are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape. This route is ideal for those looking for a direct and uncomplicated journey between these two Texas locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 25.1-mile journey. You'll primarily navigate on US 67 before transitioning to the South R L Thornton Freeway and then the South Stemmons Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.9 miles on US 67. Given its high highway share, this route prioritizes speed and directness over varied road experiences.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 67 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 67 and South R L Thornton Freeway. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near North US Highway 67.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 25.1 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.8 miles (North US Highway 67): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North US Highway 67
Turn right onto North US Highway 67
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 67
Merge onto US 67
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
24.6 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
24.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 67 | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North 8th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North US Highway 67 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 67
— 17.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midlothian, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on North 8th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 8th Street
2
Continue on North 9th Street
469 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 9th Street
3
Turn right onto North US Highway 67
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North US Highway 67
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 67 North
5
Merge onto US 67
18 mi
·
19 min
·
US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.79 one way
$7.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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 Friday
Local time
7:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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 Midlothian, TX to Dallas, TX covers 25.1 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 67, South R L Thornton Freeway, South Stemmons 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 12.6 miles from Midlothian, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.79 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 25.1 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.8 miles (North US Highway 67): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Midlothian, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
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