Origin
Roanoke, TX
Late night in Roanoke on Friday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke, 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
35m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roanoke, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Roanoke to Dallas, you are facing a quick 31-mile trip that typically takes about 32 minutes. This journey is straightforward enough to complete in a single day, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy your destination. You will primarily navigate via Highway 114, TX 114 East, and TX 121 North. Budgeting about $5 for fuel is more than enough for this short haul across the Great Plains. Because the drive is brief, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the trip into multiple segments. It is a practical, efficient connection between these two Texas hubs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating a mix of local roads, as the route features 0% highway share according to our data. With a longest stretch of 0 miles on Highway 114, you should prepare for frequent adjustments and turns rather than long periods of highway cruising. This personality makes the drive feel more active and hands-on compared to a standard freeway commute. Staying alert is key as you maneuver through the various turns that define this 31-mile path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 114 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
635 ft
404 ft
Total Climb
64 ft
Total Descent
271 ft
Highest Point
635 ft
Elevation Range
231 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 114 and SH 114 TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near TX 114.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (TX 114): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (TX 114): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
|
TX 114
Merge onto TX 114
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
TX 114
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114 toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport,...
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway toward TX 114 East: Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 114 East: Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth I...
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress toward TX 114 Express: SH 114 TEXpress East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward TX 114 Express: SH 114 TEXpress East
8
30.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Roanoke, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas Fort Worth International Airport along the way.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
12.4 mi in
|
~14m
|
via TX 114
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 114 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| SH 114 TEXpress | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| West John W Carpenter Freeway | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| John W Carpenter Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| East Byron Nelson Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 114
— 11.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on TX 114 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Byron Nelson Boulevard
2
Turn straight onto TX 114 Bus
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Highway 114
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward TX 114 East
4
Merge onto TX 114
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
TX 114
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 114
Toward TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
6
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West John W Carpenter Freeway
Toward TX 114 East: Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
SH 114 TEXpress
Toward TX 114 Express: SH 114 TEXpress East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
9
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
10
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
13
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.68 one way
$9.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.53 | $11.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Fire Weather Watch
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Midland/Odessa TX on this developin...
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 2:01AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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
9 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
35m 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 Roanoke, TX to Dallas, TX covers 31 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 114, SH 114 TEXpress, West John W Carpenter 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 15.5 miles from Roanoke, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.68 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (TX 114): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (TX 114): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Roanoke, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas Fort Worth International Airport along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 404 ft to 635 ft elevation with about 64 ft of total climbing.
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. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. 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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