Traveling from Beeville to Dallas covers 342.9 miles of the Great Plains, taking approximately 5 hours and 13 minutes behind the wheel. Given the duration, this trip is manageable as a single-day excursion if you get an early start. Budget about $51 for fuel to cover the journey between these two Texas hubs. Since the route relies heavily on local streets rather than major interstates, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience. Both the origin and destination sit firmly within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent geographic backdrop throughout your transit.
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
166.4 miles from Beeville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 7m into the drive
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Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,007 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,783
Quietest
2 AM
~579 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beeville, TX and Dallas, TX.
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Start on North Madison A
125 ft·7 sec·North Madison A
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Turn right onto West Corpus Christi Street
376 ft·23 sec·West Corpus Christi Street
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Turn left onto US 181 Bus
0.9 mi·1 min·North Washington Street
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Continue on US 181 Bus
0.2 mi·17 sec·Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on US 181 Bus
1.2 mi·2 min·North Saint Mary's Street
6
Turn slight right onto FM 3355
1.0 mi·1 min·Charco Road
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·31 sec
8
Continue on US 181
26 mi·30 min·US Highway 181 North
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Continue on US 181
1.2 mi·1 min·South Sunset Strip Drive
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Turn right onto TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi·1 min·West Main Street
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Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft·3 sec·East Main Street
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Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi·10 min·Helena Road
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Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi·25 min·State Highway 80
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Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi·2 min·South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi·35 min·State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10 mi·11 min·US 183
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Continue on US 183
4.9 mi·8 min·South Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
0.2 mi·16 sec·United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
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Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi·54 min·Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 35 North: WacoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 35
65 mi·1 hr 6 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 35
6.6 mi·7 min·South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi·33 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
58 mi·1 hr·I 35E
Toward I 35E: DallasUse the slight right lane.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 429AToward Continental AvenueUse the slight right lane.
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft·10 sec·North Lamar Street
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Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 5-hour and 13-minute journey to stretch your legs and break up the turn-heavy navigation. Since this route avoids major highways, traffic patterns on local streets can fluctuate, so departing early helps you avoid potential congestion. Keep your $51 fuel budget handy and monitor your gauge, as refueling opportunities may vary along these local corridors. Because the route is composed entirely of local roads, maintain a steady, observant pace to navigate the frequent turns safely. Flexibility is your best asset here, so allow extra time in your schedule to account for the slower, non-highway nature of the journey.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.4 miles from Beeville, TX, or about 3h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.7 miles.
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 73 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.4 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 56m
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 Beeville, 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 Beeville, TX
This is one driving day of about 332.7 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Beeville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 97.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 110.4 and 332.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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110.4 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
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169.4 mi into trip|~3h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Waco
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274.1 mi into trip|~4h 58m in|I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35E: Dallas
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332.2 mi into trip|~5h 59m 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
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332.4 mi into trip|~5h 59m in|Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.57 one way
$91.14 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$50.90
$101.80
premium
$4.23
$55.34
$110.68
diesel
$4.80
$62.82
$125.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.8
1
$34.93
$15.97
Efficient EV
83.2
0
$29.11
$13.31
EV Truck/SUV
133.1
1
$46.58
$21.29
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Beeville, TX
Late night
in Beeville on Monday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SSE 10 to 16 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:51AM CDT until July 22 at 8:36AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:45AM CDT until July 17 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
Dallas, TX
Late night
in Dallas on Monday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:51AM CDT until July 22 at 8:36AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:45AM CDT until July 17 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
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
1 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
6h on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 240.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will navigate primarily via West Corpus Christi Street, North Washington Street, and Northeast Washington Street. Because the route consists of local roads, there is no single long-distance stretch to settle into; instead, you will find yourself frequently adjusting to changing road conditions. This setup requires more focus and engagement than a typical highway trek, making the drive feel intimate and grounded in the local landscape.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.7 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Purple Heart Trail and Pickle Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 110.4 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 332.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 110.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 274.1 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
684 ft211 ft
Total Climb
782 ft
Total Descent
565 ft
Highest Point
684 ft
~261.4 mi in
Elevation Range
474 ft
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 Beeville, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Waco
110.4 mi in|~2h 14m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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...
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h. Total distance: 332.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.7 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 110.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 274.1 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dallas, TX before the return drive.
