Origin
Pilot Point, TX
Late night in Pilot Point on Friday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pilot Point, TX to Dallas, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
51 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pilot Point, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Pilot Point to Dallas, you are looking at a straightforward 52.4-mile journey across the Texas Great Plains. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 1 minute behind the wheel for this direct trek. Since the entire trip is easily manageable in a single day, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or hotel bookings. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, it remains a very affordable commute or day trip. While this is a modest distance, the route serves as a practical connection between these two North Texas locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 51 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this route is defined by a turn-heavy local drive profile. You will navigate primarily via West Main Street, South Washington Street, and West Liberty Street rather than high-speed motorways. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a steady, focused drive through local corridors. You will find no long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, as the longest segment is 0 miles on West Main Street. Expect a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition between these local thoroughfares.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dallas North Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.3 miles.
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 early in the drive near FM 1192 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (FM 1192 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 377 Bus; FM 1192 / South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (FM 1192 / South Harrison Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 1192 / West Main Street
Turn left onto FM 1192 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 377 Bus; FM 1192 / South Washington Street
Turn left onto US 377 Bus; FM 1192 / South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FM 1192 / South Harrison Street
At end of road, turn right onto FM 1192 / South Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
7
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35E South
7
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 30.3 mi | 33m |
| Dallas Parkway | 10.3 mi | 16m |
| FM 455 East | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Dallas Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Liberty Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Liberty Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 30.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pilot Point, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on FM 1192
48 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto FM 1192
229 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 377 Bus; FM 1192
224 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Washington Street
4
Turn left onto FM 1192
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Liberty Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto FM 1192
276 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Harrison Street
6
Turn left onto FM 1192
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Liberty Street
7
Continue on FM 455
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
FM 455 East
8
Turn right onto Dallas Parkway
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Dallas Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on South Dallas Parkway
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Dallas Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
11
Continue on DNT
30 mi
·
33 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
329 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
15
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.5 mi from Pilot Point, TX · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Pilot Point, 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
$7.71 one way
$15.41 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.11 | $18.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.42
Dallas North Tollway
(30.3 mi)
$2.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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 Friday
Local time
2:42 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
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
1h 9m 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 Pilot Point, TX to Dallas, TX covers 51 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dallas North Tollway, Dallas Parkway, FM 455 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.5 miles from Pilot Point, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.71 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 51 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (FM 1192 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 377 Bus; FM 1192 / South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (FM 1192 / South Harrison Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pilot Point, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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