Origin
Wildwood, TX
Afternoon in Wildwood on Monday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wildwood, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
242.8 mi
391 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
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6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wildwood, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 256.8 miles across the Great Plains, your journey from Wildwood to Dallas is a straightforward trek that takes approximately 4 hours and 12 minutes. Because the drive is relatively short, it is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, meaning you won’t need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. You should budget about $38 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Texas locations. Since the route stays entirely within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent throughout your travel. This trip is best suited for those who prefer local roads over high-speed interstate travel, offering a direct path that keeps your logistics simple and your planning time minimal.
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
121.4 miles from Wildwood, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy experience on this drive, as the route relies entirely on local roads rather than major highways. With a highway share of 0%, your time behind the wheel will involve frequent steering adjustments and a slower, more deliberate pace compared to typical interstate travel. The technical nature of these local roads means you will need to remain alert, as the lack of high-speed lanes keeps the driving engaging rather than monotonous. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, the character of the road remains consistent and demands your full attention from start to finish. Navigating these local turns is the defining feature of this 256.8-mile journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Chestnut Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wildwood, TX to Dallas, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Chestnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Timberland Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kurth Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 287 Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alexander Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Frankston Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 175 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Chestnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Wildwood Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wildwood Drive
2
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
3
Turn slight left
98 ft
·
4 sec
4
Turn right
2.5 mi
·
6 min
5
Turn left
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
6
Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
7
Turn straight
305 ft
·
11 sec
8
Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Timberland Drive
9
Turn left onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
11
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
12
Merge slight left
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
13
Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
14
Continue on Frankston Highway
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
15
Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
16
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
17
Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
18
Continue on US Highway 175
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175
19
Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Corsicana Street
20
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 175 West
21
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street West, Elm Street
23
Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Elm Street
24
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
25
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Lamar Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Planning for this trip is simple thanks to the lack of required stops, allowing you to prioritize your own schedule. To avoid the stress of heavy traffic, try to time your departure to steer clear of peak hours in the Dallas area. Since you are navigating local roads for the entire 4 hours and 12 minutes, ensure your vehicle is well-maintained and fueled up before you leave, as local routes may have fewer amenities than major corridors. With a fuel budget of $38, it is wise to keep a little extra cash on hand for unexpected fluctuations at the pump. A key tip for this specific route is to download your map in advance, as local roads can sometimes have spotty cellular service compared to major interstates.
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 121.4 miles from Wildwood, TX, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.4 miles or 2h 23m 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 54m
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 Wildwood, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wildwood, TX
This is one driving day of about 242.8 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wildwood, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.4 mi from Wildwood, TX · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.4 miles from Wildwood, 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
$37.09 one way
$74.18 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.65 | $81.29 |
| premium | $4.59 | $43.89 | $87.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.94 | $107.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.8 | 0 | $25.49 | $11.65 |
| Efficient EV | 60.7 | 0 | $21.25 | $9.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.1 | 1 | $33.99 | $15.54 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
121 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
27 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
4h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wildwood, TX to Dallas, TX covers 242.8 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Chestnut Street, South Timberland Drive, Kurth Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.4 miles from Wildwood, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.09 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wildwood, TX to Dallas, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wildwood, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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