Trip from Snyder, TX to Dallas, TX

Drive Time

5h 42m

Distance

363.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Snyder, TX to Dallas, TX covers 363.3 miles and takes about 5h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Service Road, Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, Loop 289 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.05 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

181.7 miles from Snyder, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 42m drive with frequent turns across 363.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Service Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Service Road	0 mi	0m
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway	0 mi	0m
Loop 289	0 mi	0m
Interstate 27	0 mi	0m
North Loop 289	0 mi	0m
Spur 331	0 mi	0m
Southeast Loop 289	0 mi	0m
Southeast Drive	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: West Service Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on County Road 145

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Turn right

3

Turn right

4

Turn left

5

Turn right onto West Service Road

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Take the ramp slight left

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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289

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Turn straight onto North Interstate 27

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Turn left onto North Loop 289

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Take the ramp slight left

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive

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Keep slight right to continue on Spur 331: Southeast Drive

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Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289

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Turn right onto Southeast Drive

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Merge slight right onto Slaton Road

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Continue on East Highway 84

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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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Continue on East Highway 84

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Continue on North US Highway 84

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Turn left onto East 15th Street

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Turn right onto Ralls Road

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Turn straight onto North Avenue F

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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

28

Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

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Turn right onto Continental Avenue

35

Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

36

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 181.7 miles from Snyder, 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 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 181.7 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 Snyder, 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 Snyder, TX

This is one driving day of about 363.3 miles and 5h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Snyder, 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

Brownwood, TX

182 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.

Popular next leg

Brownwood, TX to Dallas, TX

167.6 mi · 2h 58m

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 181.7 mi from Snyder, TX

Post, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownwood, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181.7 miles from Snyder, 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	$54.05	$108.10
midgrade	$4.25	$60.82	$121.63
premium	$4.59	$65.67	$131.33
diesel	$3.99	$57.11	$114.22

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 127.1 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Snyder, TX to Dallas, TX covers 363.3 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Service Road, Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, Loop 289. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 181.7 miles from Snyder, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.