Origin
Washington, TX
Night in Washington on Wednesday
Local time
10:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, TX to Dallas, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
208.4 mi
335 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Washington to Dallas covers 196.7 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. Because the total duration is relatively short, this trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $29 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Great Plains locations. Since both the origin and destination are situated within the same region, you won't experience a major shift in landscape or climate. This route is best suited for travelers who prefer a straightforward, localized driving experience over a long-haul highway trek. It works well for those looking to reach their destination quickly without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
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
104.2 miles from Washington, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning you will encounter zero highway miles throughout the 196.7-mile journey. You should anticipate a dynamic driving experience where the road conditions shift frequently as you navigate through smaller segments. Because the route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, you will find yourself constantly adjusting to the turns and local traffic patterns. Staying alert is essential, as the lack of high-speed highway infrastructure means your pace will be dictated by the nuances of the local road network.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35E is the longest continuous segment at about 58.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and North State Highway 6. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near TX 6 Bus / North La Salle Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 208.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 7.6 miles (TX 6 Bus / North La Salle Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 118.3 miles (I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 149.8 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.6 mi into trip
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~12m in
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TX 6 Bus / North La Salle Street
Turn left onto TX 6 Bus / North La Salle Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
118.3 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
149.8 mi into trip
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~2h 43m in
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I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35E: Dallas
7
207.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 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
208.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 44m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 58.1 mi | 1h |
| North State Highway 6 | 57.4 mi | 58m |
| North La Salle Street | 32.2 mi | 34m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 31.5 mi | 31m |
| East State Highway 6 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| East Loop 340 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 105 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 58.1 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on this road
245 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FM 1155
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
FM 1155 East
3
Continue on FM 1155
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 1155 East
4
Turn right onto TX 105
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 105
5
Continue on TX 105
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Washington Avenue
6
Turn left onto TX 6 Bus
32 mi
·
34 min
·
North La Salle Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 190; TX 6
14 mi
·
14 min
·
North State Highway 6
8
Continue on US 190; TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
9
Continue on US 79; TX 6
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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North State Highway 6
10
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Highway 6
11
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on TX 6
37 mi
·
37 min
·
North State Highway 6
13
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Memorial Street
14
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East State Highway 6
15
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
TX 6
16
Turn right onto Loop 340
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Loop 340
17
Take the exit
354 ft
·
10 sec
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35 North
19
Merge onto I 35; US 77
31 mi
·
31 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
58 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
24
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3-hour and 11-minute drive without scheduled stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. However, given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, it is wise to leave during daylight hours to ensure better visibility for navigating local intersections. Keep in mind that your $29 fuel budget is an estimate, so filling up before you leave Washington ensures you won't have to worry about finding a station while navigating the more technical parts of the drive. Because there are no designated stops on this route, make sure you are comfortable behind the wheel for the full duration of the trip. Planning your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours will make your journey into Dallas much smoother.
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 104.2 miles from Washington, TX, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.1 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 46 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.2 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
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 Washington, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Washington, TX
This is one driving day of about 208.4 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Washington, 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 I 35E for about 58.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.2 mi from Washington, TX · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.2 miles from Washington, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.49 one way
$62.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $34.47 | $68.94 |
| premium | $4.54 | $37.21 | $74.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.01 | $92.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.5 | 0 | $21.88 | $10.00 |
| Efficient EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.24 | $8.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.4 | 1 | $29.18 | $13.34 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Night in Dallas on Wednesday
Local time
10:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live 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
2 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
3h 45m 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 Washington, TX to Dallas, TX covers 208.4 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35E, North State Highway 6, North La Salle Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.2 miles from Washington, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.49 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 208.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 7.6 miles (TX 6 Bus / North La Salle Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 118.3 miles (I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 149.8 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Washington, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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