Origin
Olivarez, TX
Afternoon in Olivarez on Sunday
Local time
3:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olivarez, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
9h 12m
Distance
501.1 mi
806 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$77
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 4m
★
6 AM
9h 13m
8 AM
9h 29m
10 AM
9h 19m
12 PM
9h 17m
3 PM
9h 19m
5 PM
9h 28m
8 PM
9h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olivarez, TX
Fernando Capetillo
Dallas, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Olivarez to Dallas covers 522.8 miles and typically takes about 7 hours and 58 minutes of drive time. You will navigate using South Broadway Street, Edinburg Avenue, and Richardson Road as your primary connectors. While the journey is technically feasible in a single day, it is a substantial haul that requires stamina behind the wheel. Expect to budget roughly $78 for fuel to complete the trip. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, you can anticipate consistent terrain throughout the duration of your travel. This route is best suited for drivers who prefer a direct, long-distance haul rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
250.6 miles from Olivarez, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 522.8-mile journey is characterized by local road travel, as the route maintains a 0% highway share. Because you are relying on South Broadway Street, Edinburg Avenue, and Richardson Road, the pace of the drive remains steady rather than high-speed. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, meaning you should be prepared for more frequent turns and varied road conditions. Expect a practical, no-frills experience that demands your full attention as you move through the Great Plains. The lack of highway miles makes this a unique, ground-level look at the Texas landscape that differs significantly from standard interstate travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69C is the longest continuous segment at about 141.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 12m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 278.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 501.1 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 278.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 337.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 442.5 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
278.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
7
337.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Waco
7
442.5 mi into trip
|
~8h 10m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35E: Dallas
7
500.6 mi into trip
|
~9h 11m 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
500.8 mi into trip
|
~9h 12m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Olivarez, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
278.8 mi in
|
~5h 27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69C | 141.7 mi | 2h 35m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 97.7 mi | 1h 39m |
| Pickle Parkway | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| I 35E | 58.1 mi | 1h |
| King David Drive | 31.8 mi | 39m |
| State Highway 80 North | 30.8 mi | 35m |
| State Highway 80 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Nueces Street | 11.1 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
I 69C
— 141.7 mi, about 2h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olivarez, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on FM 88
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Texas Boulevard
2
Continue on FM 88
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Broadway Street
3
Turn left onto TX 107
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Edinburg Avenue
4
Turn right onto FM 2128
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Richardson Road
5
Continue on FM 2128
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Schunior Street
6
Continue on FM 2128
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Richardson Street
7
Continue on FM 2128
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Richardson Road
8
Turn right onto North Expressway 281
181 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Expressway 281
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 69C North, US 281 North
10
Merge onto I 69C; US 281
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 69C; US 281
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69C; US 281
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 69C; US 281
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 281
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Nueces Street
13
Turn right onto TX 72
32 mi
·
39 min
·
King David Drive
14
Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
15
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
16
Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
17
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
18
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
19
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
20
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
21
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
22
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
United States Highway 183
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
24
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35 North: Waco
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto I 35
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
58 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
32
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
33
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Given the nearly 8-hour duration, try to get an early start to avoid the fatigue of late-night driving. You should plan for at least two designated stops along the way to break up the 522.8-mile trek effectively. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $78 estimate is a baseline that can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and local pricing. Since you are navigating local roads rather than interstates, ensure your GPS is updated to account for potential traffic patterns on South Broadway Street or Richardson Road. Staying flexible with your departure time will help you manage the long-distance nature of this drive with greater ease.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 250.6 miles from Olivarez, TX, or about 4h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 110 miles or 2h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 250.6 miles or 4h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 250.6 miles or 4h 51m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 9m
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 Olivarez, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
+
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Olivarez, TX
Aim for roughly 251 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Dallas, TX
Aim for roughly 251 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 110 miles from Olivarez, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69C for about 141.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 250.6 mi from Olivarez, TX · 4h 51m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
165 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
331 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Killeen, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
251 mi · about 4.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 251 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 110 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 250.6 miles from Olivarez, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69C if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 251 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Dallas, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$76.55 one way
$153.09 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
175 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $83.88 | $167.77 |
| premium | $4.59 | $90.57 | $181.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $111.33 | $222.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$77
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$207–$317
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 175.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 150.3 | 1 | $52.62 | $24.05 |
| Efficient EV | 125.3 | 1 | $43.85 | $20.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 200.4 | 2 | $70.15 | $32.07 |
Gas CO2
175 kg
EV CO2
59 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Dallas, TX
Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
3:15 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
11 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
9h 12m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Olivarez, TX to Dallas, TX covers 501.1 miles and takes about 9h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69C, Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 251 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 250.6 miles from Olivarez, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $76.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 501.1 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 278.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 337.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 442.5 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Olivarez, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Dallas, TX
More from Olivarez, TX
More trips to Dallas, TX
Explore more options from Olivarez, TX or browse trips ending in Dallas, TX.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TX road trips.
Explore maps for Olivarez, TX or Dallas, TX on MapSof.net.