Origin
Talty, TX
Evening in Talty on Thursday
Local time
7:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Talty, TX to Dallas, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Talty, TX
Thomas balabaud
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Talty to Dallas, you are looking at a brief 28.4-mile journey that typically takes about 32 minutes to complete. Because this route is entirely contained within the Great Plains, you will remain in the same geographic region for the duration of the trip. You can easily tackle this as a simple day trip, as it is far too short to require an overnight stay. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it is a very budget-friendly commute. Use this drive when you need a straightforward connection between these two Texas points without any unnecessary complications.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. Since this route features a zero percent highway share, you will spend your time navigating local roads that demand more active attention from the driver. There is no "longest stretch" to speak of here, as the journey consists of frequent turns that keep the pace steady but localized. You will not find the monotony of a long-haul interstate grind on this path. Instead, prepare for a drive that changes character as you transition from the quiet of Talty into the busier, more complex road network surrounding Dallas.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and C F Hawn Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near I 20.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (US 175 / C F Hawn Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 175 West: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 479A
Toward US 175 West: Dallas
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 175 / C F Hawn Freeway
Merge onto US 175 / C F Hawn Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 284B
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
8
27.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Elm Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Elm Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Talty, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Main Street West along the way.
Main Street West
27 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| C F Hawn Freeway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| FM 1641 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 13.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Talty, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on FM 1641
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 1641
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 20 West: Dallas
3
Merge onto I 20
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 20
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 479A
Toward US 175 West: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 175
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
C F Hawn Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 45
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 284B
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Elm Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lamar Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.29 one way
$8.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Dallas, TX
Evening in Dallas on Thursday
Local time
7:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Talty, TX to Dallas, TX covers 28.4 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, C F Hawn Freeway, Julius Schepps 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 14.2 miles from Talty, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.29 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 28.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (US 175 / C F Hawn Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Talty, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Main Street West along the way.
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