If you are planning a trip from Springtown to Dallas, expect a 124.3-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 22 minutes behind the wheel. This route functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops along the way. You should plan on a fuel budget of approximately $18 to cover the distance between these two Great Plains locations. Since the drive relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it offers a more intimate look at the regional landscape. Keep in mind that this is a turn-heavy local drive, so it is best suited for those who prefer navigating backroads over high-speed highway cruising.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.5 miles from Springtown, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 133 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a change of pace on this route, as it is characterized entirely by local roads rather than interstate travel. You will navigate via County Road 106, the 36th Division Memorial Highway, and West Main Street throughout the 124.3-mile trip. Because the highway share is 0%, the drive feels consistent and technical rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You will find no long, uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment on County Road 106 is 0 miles. This configuration makes for a hands-on driving experience where you stay engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast Big Bend Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 61.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 31 miles in near TX 6 / West 2nd Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133 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: at 31 miles (TX 6 / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles (TX 220 / North Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 126.9 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
31 mi into trip|~44m in|TX 6 / West 2nd Street
At end of road, turn right onto TX 6 / West 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.3 mi into trip|~44m in|TX 220 / North Cedar Street
Turn left onto TX 220 / North Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
5
126.9 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge onto I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
132.5 mi into trip|~2h 44m 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
6
132.7 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Northeast Big Bend Trail
61.8 mi
1h 11m
North US Highway 281
19 mi
20m
State Highway 220
12.8 mi
18m
US Highway 67
12.1 mi
13m
36th Division Memorial Highway
7.4 mi
10m
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.5 mi
5m
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.2 mi
4m
West S G Alexander Freeway
2.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Northeast Big Bend Trail
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springtown, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on County Road 103
1.3 mi·4 min·County Road 103
2
Turn left onto County Road 106
1.0 mi·3 min·County Road 106
3
Turn left onto TX 36
7.4 mi·10 min·36th Division Memorial Highway
4
Continue on TX 36
0.7 mi·1 min·West Main Street
5
Turn left onto US 281
1.2 mi·1 min·North Rice Street
6
Continue on US 281
19 mi·20 min·North US Highway 281
7
Continue on US 281
0.6 mi·43 sec·South Walnut Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto TX 6
0.2 mi·12 sec·West 2nd Street
9
Continue on TX 6
0.1 mi·14 sec·East 2nd Street
10
Turn left onto TX 220
0.8 mi·1 min·North Cedar Street
11
Continue on TX 220
13 mi·18 min·State Highway 220
12
Merge onto US 67
12 mi·13 min·US Highway 67
13
Continue on US 67
62 mi·1 hr 11 min·Northeast Big Bend Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 67
2.7 mi·2 min·West S G Alexander Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 67
5.5 mi·5 min·Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi·4 min·South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi·1 min·South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 429AToward Continental AvenueUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft·10 sec·North Lamar Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward 2-hour and 22-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility when deciding your departure time. You can easily complete the 124.3-mile trip in one go, as there are no mandated stops required to reach your destination. Before you head out, double-check your fuel levels to ensure you stay within your $18 budget for the journey. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, pay close attention to your navigation system to ensure you don't miss any transitions between County Road 106 and the 36th Division Memorial Highway. Keeping a focused pace will help you navigate the frequent turns comfortably while moving from Springtown into the Dallas area.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.5 miles from Springtown, TX, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 29 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
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 Springtown, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springtown, TX
This is one driving day of about 133 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Springtown, 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 Northeast Big Bend Trail for about 61.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.5 mi from Springtown, TX
· 1h 29m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.10 one way
$40.19 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$22.00
$43.99
premium
$4.54
$23.75
$47.49
diesel
$5.61
$29.36
$58.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.9
0
$13.96
$6.38
Efficient EV
33.3
0
$11.64
$5.32
EV Truck/SUV
53.2
0
$18.62
$8.51
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Springtown, TX
Night
in Springtown on Thursday
Local time
11:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dallas, TX
Night
in Dallas on Thursday
Local time
11:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph8% chanceLive forecast
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
17 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
2h 46m 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 Springtown, TX to Dallas, TX covers 133 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast Big Bend Trail, North US Highway 281, State Highway 220. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.5 miles from Springtown, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.10 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133 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: at 31 miles (TX 6 / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles (TX 220 / North Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 126.9 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Springtown, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
