Origin
The Colony, TX
Late night in The Colony on Friday
Local time
1:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from The Colony, TX to Dallas, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
35m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 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 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Colony, TX
Mark Direen
Dallas, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from The Colony to Dallas, you are looking at a quick 27.4-mile trip that typically takes about 33 minutes. This journey stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward connection between the two cities. With a total fuel cost of only $4, it is an incredibly affordable commute that works perfectly as a one-day trip. You will navigate through local roads rather than major interstates, allowing for a more direct connection between your start and end points. Because the drive is so short, you certainly do not need to worry about overnight logistics. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you where you need to go without any necessary stops.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that feels quite different from a standard high-speed highway commute. You will navigate via Blair Oaks Drive, Clover Valley Drive, and Worley Drive, meaning you should be prepared for frequent adjustments behind the wheel. The route features a 0% highway share, so you will stay off the major interstates for the entire 27.4-mile duration. Because the longest stretch is essentially zero miles on Blair Oaks Drive, you will find yourself navigating local turns consistently throughout the trip. This is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition from the suburban feel of The Colony into the heart of Dallas.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dallas North Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Blair Oaks Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Blair Oaks Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (DNT / Dallas North Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Blair Oaks Drive
Turn left onto Blair Oaks Drive
Navigation decision point
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Dallas Parkway
Turn right onto Dallas Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
DNT / Dallas North Tollway
Merge onto DNT / Dallas North Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35E South
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South
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 The Colony, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dnt Toll South along the way.
Dnt Toll South
5.6 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 17.4 mi | 19m |
| Windhaven Parkway | 2 mi | 4m |
| Plano Parkway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Clover Valley Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Paige Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dallas Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 17.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Colony, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on this road
208 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Blair Oaks Drive
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Blair Oaks Drive
3
Turn left onto Clover Valley Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Clover Valley Drive
4
Turn left onto Worley Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Worley Drive
5
Turn right onto Paige Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Paige Road
6
Continue on Plano Parkway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Plano Parkway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Windhaven Parkway
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Windhaven Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Dallas Parkway
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward DNT Toll South
10
Merge onto DNT
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
329 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
14
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.73 one way
$7.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.39
Dallas North Tollway
(17.4 mi)
$1.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Late night in Dallas on Friday
Local time
1:30 AM
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 The Colony, TX to Dallas, TX covers 24.7 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dallas North Tollway, Windhaven Parkway, Plano Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from The Colony, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.73 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 11 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Blair Oaks Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (DNT / Dallas North Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from The Colony, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dnt Toll South along the way.
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