Duncanville, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Duncanville, TX have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 521 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Duncanville, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Mark Direen
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
520.5 mi
Brownsville, TX
Quickest Drive
18m
Dallas, TX
Plan Around Duncanville, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Duncanville, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Duncanville, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Duncanville, TX
Driving from Duncanville, TX
The typical drive from Duncanville, TX covers about 521 miles and takes around 9h 28m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 521 miles (9h 28m), while the shortest is just 521 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Duncanville, TX are Brownsville, TX (520.5 mi, 9h 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.68 per gallon. For the typical 521-mile trip from Duncanville, TX, budget about $75 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Duncanville, TX and 4 routes heading into Duncanville, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 521 to 521 miles.
The longest mapped route from Duncanville, TX covers 521 miles and takes approximately 9h 28m. Shorter options start at just 521 miles.
The average route from Duncanville, TX runs about 521 miles with a drive time of roughly 9h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.68/gallon for regular), the average 521-mile trip from Duncanville, TX costs roughly $75 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Duncanville, TX include Brownsville, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Duncanville, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
39,879
Median Income
$71,381
Median Home Value
$239,200
Median Age
37.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Duncanville, TX at a Glance
Founded
1880
Elevation
725 ft
Area
11 mi²
Notable People from Duncanville, TX
A sampling of people born in Duncanville, TX.
Anthony Black
2004
American basketball player
Ron Holland
2005
American basketball player (born 2005)
Eric Hacker
1983
Major League Baseball pitcher
Matt McQuaid
1995
American basketball player
Cameron Hunt
1997
American basketball player
Luis Yáñez
1988
American boxer
Adam Butler
1994
American football player (born 1994)
City data from Wikidata (Q981394), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Duncanville, TX
Duncanville is a southern suburb of Dallas, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas. Duncanville's population was 39,000 in 2019. The city is part of the Best Southwest area, which includes Duncanville, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and Lancaster.
The land was purchased by Illinois resident Mr. Crawford Trees in 1845. Duncanville has served as an air force training camp. With the completion of nearby Joe Pool Lake in the 1980s, Duncanville has increased in stature as a popular tourist destination. Overnight accommodations include several well-known chains, such as Motel 6 and Hilton Garden Inn. The city is home to a variety of local eateries and national restaurant chains, some of which have been in business for decades.
1 Legends Bar and Grill, 700 S Cockrell Hill Rd, ☏ +1 972-298-9991. till 2AM. Live Music (updated Jan 2017)
1 Best Western Plus, 922 E. Hwy 67 (U.S Route 67 via the Cockrell Hill Rd. Exit), ☏ +1 972-283-3000, [email protected]. from $81. (updated Jan 2017) 2 Hilton Garden Inn, 800 North Main Street (Via the Main Street Exit from Interstate 20), ☏ +1 972-283-9777. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. from $99. (updated Jan 2017) 3 Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 1035 Hwy. 67, East Duncanville (U.S Route 67 via the Wheatland Rd. Exit), ☏ +1 972-298-8000, toll-free: +1-888-480-0427, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. from $73. (updated Jan 2017) 4 Motel 6, 202 Jellison Blvd (Via the Duncanville Rd. exit from Interstate 20), ☏ +1 972-296-0345. Check-in: 3PM. from $50. (updated Jan 2017)
South of Dallas, along Interstate 20 generally between Texas State Highway Spur 408 and U.S. Route 67.
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