Origin
Alvarado, TX
Morning in Alvarado on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alvarado, TX to Dallas, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alvarado, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Alvarado to Dallas is a quick 39.4-mile trek across the Texas Great Plains that usually takes about 41 minutes. Because this is such a short distance, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, making this a very affordable connection between the two cities. The route relies entirely on local streets rather than major interstates, offering a straightforward path for those looking to avoid highway congestion. It is an ideal excursion if you need to reach the Dallas area quickly and prefer a simple, direct transit experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East US Highway 67 | 24.3 mi | 27m |
| Marvin D Love Freeway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| West S G Alexander Freeway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Baugh Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East College Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East US Highway 67
— 24.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alvarado, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on this road
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight right onto South Friou Street
113 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Friou Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 67 Bus
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East College Street
4
Continue on US 67 Bus
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Baugh Street
5
Continue on US 67 Bus
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Baugh Street
6
Turn right onto US 67
24 mi
·
27 min
·
East US Highway 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 67
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West S G Alexander Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 67
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Alvarado, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 67 Bus / East College Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 67 Bus / East College Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 67 / East US Highway 67
Turn right onto US 67 / East US Highway 67
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
33.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge onto I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
38.8 mi into trip
|
~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
39 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
6:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Cedar Hill, TX
20 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way toward Dallas. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route avoids highways entirely, maintaining a 0% highway share throughout the 39.4-mile journey. You will spend your time transitioning through South Friou Street, East College Street, and North Baugh Street. Because the longest stretch of uninterrupted driving on South Friou Street is negligible, you should stay alert for frequent intersections and directional changes. The personality of this drive is strictly functional, prioritizing local navigation over high-speed travel.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.3 mi on East US Highway 67.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East US Highway 67 and Marvin D Love Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 67 Bus / East College Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 67 Bus / East College Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (US 67 / East US Highway 67): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Alvarado, TX
Full guide →Founded 1885
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 45m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.3 miles on East US Highway 67. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (US 67 Bus / East College Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (US 67 / East US Highway 67): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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