Origin
Sundown, TX
Afternoon in Sundown on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sundown, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
6h 43m
Distance
384.8 mi
619 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 32m
★
6 AM
6h 44m
8 AM
7h 8m
10 AM
6h 52m
12 PM
6h 50m
3 PM
6h 53m
5 PM
7h 6m
8 PM
6h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Sundown to Dallas covers a 380.8-mile journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 56 minutes to complete. Because this route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout your trip. While the drive is feasible as a single-day commitment, be prepared for a long stint behind the wheel. You should budget approximately $57 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it is best suited for travelers who prefer a slower, more deliberate pace over high-speed highway travel.
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
192.4 miles from Sundown, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by its turn-heavy local nature, as you navigate via South Slaughter Avenue, FM 303, and FM 1585. With a 0% highway share, you won’t find the typical monotonous interstate grind here; instead, the route demands your full attention as you transition between local roads. There is no significant longest stretch of uninterrupted highway, reinforcing the technical feel of this drive. Expect a hands-on experience where the focus remains on navigating local infrastructure rather than cruising at high speeds. It is a unique way to traverse the Texas plains if you enjoy a more personal, winding road experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 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 154.9 miles in near US 84.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 384.8 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 154.9 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 337.9 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 383.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
154.9 mi into trip
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~2h 42m 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
337.9 mi into trip
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~5h 47m 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
383.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 40m 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
383.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 40m 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
384.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 42m 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
Between Sundown, TX and Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Spur 327 and Post.
Spur 327
35.2 mi in
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~37m
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via Spur 327
Post
43.3 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 183 mi | 3h 5m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 30 mi | 35m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| FM 1585 | 16.2 mi | 16m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| West FM 1585 | 10 mi | 10m |
| Loop 289 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 183 mi, about 3h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sundown, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on FM 301
22 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Richardson Street
2
Turn right onto FM 303
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Slaughter Avenue
3
Continue on FM 303
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North FM 303
4
Turn right onto FM 1585
10.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West FM 1585
5
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1585; FM 3261
16 mi
·
16 min
·
FM 1585; FM 3261
6
Turn left onto US 62; US 82
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 62; US 82
7
Take the exit onto Spur 327
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Spur 327
Toward Spur 327
8
Merge onto Loop 289
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Loop 289
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 84: Slaton, Post
10
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southeast Loop 289
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
12
Merge onto US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Slaton Road
13
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
14
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
16
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
17
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 15th Street
18
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ralls Road
19
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
21
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.
22
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.
23
Continue on I 30
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto I 35E
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
30
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
31
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 56-minute duration, plan to depart early in the morning to reach your destination well before nightfall. Since this is a turn-heavy route, keep a reliable GPS handy to monitor the frequent transitions between South Slaughter Avenue and the various FM roads. You only have one planned stop on this 380.8-mile journey, so use that break wisely to stretch your legs and refuel. Because fuel costs are estimated at $57, confirm your vehicle's range before leaving Sundown to ensure you don't run low between rural segments. Staying flexible with your pace will help you manage the fatigue that often comes with driving local roads for nearly six hours.
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 192.4 miles from Sundown, TX, or about 3h 20m 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.4 miles or 3h 20m 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 34m
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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Sundown, TX
This is one driving day of about 384.8 miles and 6h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 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.
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 192.4 mi from Sundown, TX · 3h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
192 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 192.4 miles from Sundown, 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
$58.78 one way
$117.56 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.42 | $128.83 |
| premium | $4.59 | $69.55 | $139.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.49 | $170.98 |
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: 134.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.4 | 1 | $40.40 | $18.47 |
| Efficient EV | 96.2 | 1 | $33.67 | $15.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.9 | 1 | $53.87 | $24.63 |
Gas CO2
135 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
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Brownwood, TX
192 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 43m 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 Sundown, TX to Dallas, TX covers 384.8 miles and takes about 6h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, US Highway 84, Tom Landry 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 192.4 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 $58.78 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 19 significant decision points across 384.8 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 154.9 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 337.9 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 383.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Sundown, TX and Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Spur 327 and Post.
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