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Oak Trail Shores, TX
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Trip from Oak Trail Shores, 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
1h 37m
Distance
78.1 mi
126 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Trail Shores, TX
Hector Portillo
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Trail Shores, TX to Dallas, TX covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, East US Highway 377, South US Highway 377 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39 miles from Oak Trail Shores, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
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 1h 37m. Total distance: 78.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Oak Trail Shores, TX to Dallas, TX covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 28 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,046 ft
428 ft
Total Climb
637 ft
Total Descent
1,015 ft
Highest Point
1,046 ft
~16.7 mi in
Elevation Range
617 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.6 miles in near I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 32.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
32.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
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I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
46.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 67 North: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 464A
Toward US 67 North: Dallas
7
77.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m 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
77.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 28 mi | 30m |
| East US Highway 377 | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| South US Highway 377 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 6 mi | 6m |
| Marvin D Love Freeway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Lipan Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Benbrook Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 28 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Trail Shores, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Blackjack Lane
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Blackjack Lane
2
Turn left onto Green Oak Drive
311 ft
·
14 sec
·
Green Oak Drive
3
Turn right onto West Oak Trail
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Oak Trail
4
Turn right onto Oak Trail Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Trail Drive
5
Turn left onto FM 4
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lipan Highway
6
Turn right onto FM 4; FM 51
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Houston Street
7
Turn left onto US 377 Bus; FM 4
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pearl Street
8
Merge onto US 377; FM 4
12 mi
·
14 min
·
East US Highway 377
9
Continue on US 377
11 mi
·
13 min
·
South US Highway 377
10
Continue on US 377
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 20 East
13
Merge onto I 20
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 20
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 464A
Toward US 67 North: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto US 67
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
23
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
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 39 miles from Oak Trail Shores, TX, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28 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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Oak Trail Shores, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oak Trail Shores, TX
This is one driving day of about 78.1 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Oak Trail Shores, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 28 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39 mi from Oak Trail Shores, TX · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39 miles from Oak Trail Shores, 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
$11.80 one way
$23.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
| premium | $4.54 | $13.94 | $27.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.24 | $34.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Late night in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
2:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph
11% chance
Live forecast
High Wind Watch
High Wind Watch issued April 12 at 11:58PM MDT until April 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 12:38AM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
27 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
1h 37m 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 Oak Trail Shores, TX to Dallas, TX covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, East US Highway 377, South US Highway 377. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39 miles from Oak Trail Shores, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.80 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 78.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 32.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oak Trail Shores, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 428 ft to 1,046 ft elevation with about 637 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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