Trip from Sundown, TX to Dallas, TX

Drive Time

5h 56m

Distance

380.8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Sundown, TX to Dallas, TX covers 380.8 miles and takes about 5h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Slaughter Avenue, FM 303, FM 1585 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.66 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

190.4 miles from Sundown, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 56m drive with frequent turns across 380.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Slaughter Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Slaughter Avenue	0 mi	0m
FM 303	0 mi	0m
FM 1585	0 mi	0m
Spur 327	0 mi	0m
US 84	0 mi	0m
Southeast Loop 289	0 mi	0m
Slaton Road	0 mi	0m
Highway 84	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: South Slaughter Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on East Richardson Street

2

Turn right onto South Slaughter Avenue

3

Continue on North FM 303

4

Turn right onto West FM 1585

5

Keep slight right

6

Turn left

7

Take the exit slight right toward Spur 327

8

Merge slight left

9

Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Slaton, Post

10

Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289

11

Take the ramp straight

12

Merge slight left onto Slaton Road

13

Continue on East Highway 84

14

Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

15

Continue on East Highway 84

16

Continue on North US Highway 84

17

Turn left onto East 15th Street

18

Turn right onto Ralls Road

19

Turn straight onto North Avenue F

20

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

21

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

22

Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

23

Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

24

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

25

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

26

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

27

Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

28

Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

29

Turn right onto Continental Avenue

30

Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

31

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 190.4 miles from Sundown, 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 84 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 190.4 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 Sundown, 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 Sundown, TX

This is one driving day of about 380.8 miles and 5h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Sundown, 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

190 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 190.4 mi from Sundown, TX

Post, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownwood, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 190.4 miles from Sundown, 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	$56.66	$113.31
midgrade	$4.25	$63.75	$127.49
premium	$4.59	$68.83	$137.66
diesel	$3.99	$59.86	$119.73

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 133.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Sundown, TX to Dallas, TX covers 380.8 miles and takes about 5h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Slaughter Avenue, FM 303, FM 1585. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 190.4 miles from Sundown, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.66 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.