Origin
Snyder, TX
Afternoon in Snyder on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Snyder, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
6h 54m
Distance
388.6 mi
625 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 43m
★
6 AM
6h 54m
8 AM
7h 17m
10 AM
7h 2m
12 PM
7h 0m
3 PM
7h 3m
5 PM
7h 16m
8 PM
6h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Snyder, TX
Thomas balabaud
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 363.3 miles, your journey from Snyder to Dallas takes approximately 5 hours and 42 minutes of pure driving time. This trip stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward trek across the state’s interior. While you could technically push through in a single day, be prepared for a long stint behind the wheel. Expect to budget around $54 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because this route relies on a mix of local roads like the Marshall Formby Memorial Highway and Loop 289 rather than a single interstate, it is best suited for drivers who prefer a steady, focused pace over high-speed highway cruising.
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
194.3 miles from Snyder, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a mindless interstate grind. With 0% of the route on traditional highways, you will navigate through a series of local roads and loops that require constant engagement. The driving experience is characterized by a lack of long, uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment on the West Service Road is 0 miles. This dynamic road profile means your speed and rhythm will shift frequently as you move toward Dallas. You will find that the route’s personality is defined by these technical, lower-speed transitions rather than open-road acceleration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 183 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 158.7 miles in near US 84.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 388.6 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 158.7 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 341.7 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 387 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
158.7 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
341.7 mi into trip
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~5h 58m in
|
I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
7
387 mi into trip
|
~6h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 35E North: Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
9
387.2 mi into trip
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~6h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
8
388 mi into trip
|
~6h 52m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Snyder, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 289 along the way.
Loop 289
39.8 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 183 mi | 3h 5m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 36.3 mi | 36m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 30 mi | 35m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Loop 289 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 183 mi, about 3h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snyder, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on County Road 145
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 145
2
Turn right onto FM 2337
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 2337
3
Turn right onto FM 2337
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 2337
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
5
Turn right onto West Service Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Service Road
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
7
Merge onto I 27; US 87
36 mi
·
36 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 536B
Toward Loop 289
9
Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate 27
10
Turn left onto North Loop 289
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Loop 289
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
12
Merge onto Loop 289
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Loop 289
13
Take the exit
421 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
14
Keep slight right at fork
233 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
15
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southeast Loop 289
16
Turn right onto Spur 331
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Drive
17
Merge onto US 84
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Slaton Road
18
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
19
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
21
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
22
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 15th Street
23
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ralls Road
24
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
183 mi
·
3 hr 5 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on I 30
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Merge onto I 35E
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
34
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
35
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
36
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, plan to leave early in the morning to ensure you reach Dallas before fatigue sets in. You should factor in at least one necessary stop to stretch your legs and break up the 5-hour-and-42-minute drive. Keep a close eye on your navigation, as the reliance on local roads and specific loops like Loop 289 means you will need to watch for turn signals more closely than you would on an interstate. Since the fuel cost is estimated at $54, topping off your tank in Snyder before departure is a smart way to avoid searching for stations along the more rural segments. Staying alert for transitions between local roads will make your transit significantly smoother.
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 194.3 miles from Snyder, TX, or about 3h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 85 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194.3 miles or 3h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 44m
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.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Snyder, TX
This is one driving day of about 388.6 miles and 6h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 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.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 183 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 194.3 mi from Snyder, TX · 3h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
194 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 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 194.3 miles from Snyder, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183 miles.
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.
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
$59.36 one way
$118.72 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
136 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $65.05 | $130.10 |
| premium | $4.59 | $70.24 | $140.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $86.33 | $172.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.6 | 1 | $40.80 | $18.65 |
| Efficient EV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.00 | $15.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155.4 | 1 | $54.40 | $24.87 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (67% 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
3:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Brownwood, TX
194 mi in
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.
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
13 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
6h 54m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Snyder, TX to Dallas, TX covers 388.6 miles and takes about 6h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, US Highway 84, Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 194.3 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 $59.36 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 388.6 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 158.7 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 341.7 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 387 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Snyder, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 289 along the way.
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