Trip from Perryton, TX to Dallas, TX

Drive Time

6h 29m

Distance

398.4 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Perryton, TX to Dallas, TX covers 398.4 miles and takes about 6h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Main Street, Highway 83, Highway 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

199.2 miles from Perryton, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 29m drive with frequent turns across 398.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Main Street	0 mi	0m
Highway 83	0 mi	0m
Highway 70	0 mi	0m
Loop 171	0 mi	0m
Highway 273	0 mi	0m
I 40	0 mi	0m
I 40 East	0 mi	0m
Texas 70 South	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: South Main Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on East Brillhart Avenue

2

Turn left onto South Main Street

3

Continue on US Highway 83

4

Turn right onto State Highway 70

5

Turn left onto Loop 171

6

At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 273

7

Continue on Loop 171

8

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 70

9

Continue on I 40 Service Road

10

Take the ramp slight left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

11

Merge slight left

12

Take the exit slight right toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon

13

Turn right onto State Highway 70

14

At the end of the road, turn left onto West 2nd Street

15

Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

16

Continue on Burnett Street

17

Continue on US Highway 287

18

Continue on Avenue F Northwest

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Continue on US Highway 287

20

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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Continue on US Highway 287 East

22

Continue on Northwest Freeway

23

Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

24

Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

25

Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

26

Continue on Central East Freeway

27

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

28

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

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Continue straight

30

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

31

Take the exit slight right toward I 820

32

Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

33

Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

34

Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

35

Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

36

Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

37

Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

38

Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

39

Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

40

Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

41

Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

42

Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

43

Turn left onto Continental Avenue

44

Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

45

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 199.2 miles from Perryton, TX.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 88 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 199.2 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Perryton, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Perryton, TX

This is one driving day of about 398.4 miles and 6h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Perryton, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

199 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 199.2 mi from Perryton, TX

Wellington, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 199.2 miles from Perryton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$59.27	$118.55
midgrade	$4.25	$66.69	$133.39
premium	$4.59	$72.01	$144.02
diesel	$3.99	$62.63	$125.26

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 139.4 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Perryton, TX to Dallas, TX covers 398.4 miles and takes about 6h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Main Street, Highway 83, Highway 70. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 199.2 miles from Perryton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.27 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.