Origin
Addison, TX
Late night in Addison on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Addison, TX to Dallas, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Addison, TX
Thomas balabaud
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Addison to Dallas, you are looking at a quick, 13.3-mile trip that typically takes about 18 minutes. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the journey. This is a straightforward local drive that easily fits into a single day, requiring no overnight stops. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a highly economical route for your commute or errands. You won't need to worry about planning for multiple stops, as the direct nature of the trip makes it a simple point-to-point excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Addison Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Belt Line Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Addison Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dallas Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addison, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on this road
84 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
66 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto Addison Circle
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
Addison Circle
4
Turn left onto Addison Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Addison Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Belt Line Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Belt Line Road
6
Turn straight
283 ft
·
10 sec
7
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
163 ft
·
3 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward DNT South
9
Merge onto DNT
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
329 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
13
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Addison Circle
Turn right onto Addison Circle
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Addison Road
Turn left onto Addison Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
12.2 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.01 one way
$4.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.84
Dallas North Tollway
(10.5 mi)
$0.84
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
S 10 to 15 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
13 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
18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the major highways entirely, as this route features a zero percent highway share. You will navigate via Addison Circle, Addison Road, and Belt Line Road rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Addison Circle, you should be prepared for frequent turns and intersection navigation rather than long, uninterrupted segments. The personality of this drive is strictly urban and local, demanding your full attention at city traffic lights and turns. It is a practical, functional way to navigate between these two Texas hubs.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Dallas North Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Addison Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Addison Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Addison, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dnt South along the way.
Dnt South
1.1 mi in
|
~2m
About the Cities
Starting in Addison, TX
Full guide →Founded 1846
Arriving in Dallas, TX
Full guide →“Big D” · Founded 1841
Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
Top landmarks
- • Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
- • Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
- • George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Dallas North Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.84 in tolls one way, starting with Dallas North Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dallas, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Addison Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Addison Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dallas, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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