Origin
Aubrey, TX
Morning in Aubrey on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aubrey, 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
1h 1m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aubrey, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Aubrey to Dallas, you are looking at a 47.3-mile trip that typically takes about 56 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward journey that is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the total duration is quite short. Budgeting about $7 for fuel should cover your needs for this drive. Because it is a turn-heavy local drive, you should prepare for a route that requires your full attention rather than a simple cruise down an interstate. It serves as a practical connection between the two points, perfect for when you need to get from the smaller town atmosphere of Aubrey into the heart of Dallas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 29.6 mi | 32m |
| US Highway 380 East | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| West University Drive | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| US 377 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| FM 424 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dallas Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 29.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aubrey, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on East Elm Street
49 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Elm Street
2
Turn left onto FM 428
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto FM 428
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Spring Hill Road
4
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Chestnut Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 377
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 377
6
Turn left onto FM 424
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 424
7
Turn left onto US 380
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 380 East
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 380
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West University Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on University Drive
392 ft
·
7 sec
·
University Drive
11
Turn slight right
231 ft
·
11 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward DNT Toll South
14
Merge onto DNT
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
329 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
18
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Aubrey, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 46 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
6
14.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward DNT: Dallas North Tollway
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
DNT / Dallas North Tollway
Merge onto DNT / Dallas North Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
45.5 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
46 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
$7.12 one way
$14.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.37
Dallas North Tollway
(29.6 mi)
$2.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 5 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
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
6 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
1h 1m 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?
This drive is defined by its local character, consisting entirely of surface streets rather than highway stretches. You will navigate through South Main Street, Spring Hill Road, and Chestnut Street, which creates a turn-heavy experience that demands consistent engagement behind the wheel. Since there is 0% highway share, you should expect a slower pace compared to major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on South Main Street, meaning you will be making frequent turns throughout the entire 47.3-mile distance. Expect the road to feel like a continuous series of local maneuvers rather than a monotonous, long-distance haul.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.6 mi on Dallas North Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 0.5 miles in near Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.1 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 0.5 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (DNT / Dallas North Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Between Aubrey, TX and Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Dnt: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt Toll South.
Dnt: Dallas North Tollway
14.9 mi in
|
~23m
Dnt Toll South
15.8 mi in
|
~24m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
34min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Plano, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
47min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Galleria, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
47min in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Dallas, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-21:00
Visit websiteOpening Bell Coffee
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1h 1m in
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Dallas, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-We 07:00-18:00; Th-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa...
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
47min in
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Preston Forest Square, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Su-Sa 05:00-22:00
Visit websiteHope Coffee
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1h 1m in
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Visit website
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
41min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Visit websiteBrooklyn Pizzeria
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
41min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 15:30-21:00
Visit websiteSamui Thai Cuisine
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
34min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Plano, TX
Cuisine: thai
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-...
Visit websiteChipotle
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
34min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Plano, TX
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Su 10:45-22:00
Visit websiteKuai Asian Kitchen
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
47min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Cuisine: asian
Visit websitePressbox Grill
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
1h 1m in
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-02:00
Visit websiteTrinity River Greenbelt Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
1h 1m in
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
1h 1m in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Hours: We-Su 10:00-17:00
Visit websiteWaples-Platter Buildings
Yes
Near the end, right off the route
1h 1m in
0.2 mi from route
TX
Art Hotel Gallery
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
1h 1m in
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Blueprints at Addison Circle
Monument
Later in the drive, short detour
47min in
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Trinity English Lutheran Church
Yes
Near the end, short detour
1h 1m in
2.6 mi from route
~6 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Aubrey, TX
Full guide →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 1h 1m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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 29.6 miles on Dallas North Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.37 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: at 0.5 miles (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (DNT / Dallas North Tollway): 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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