Traveling from Brady to Dallas covers 213.4 miles, a journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 22 minutes to complete. This route serves as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to transition between these two Great Plains locations without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Northeast Big Bend Trail, US Highway 67, and United States Highway 377. Budgeting roughly $33 for fuel should cover your travel needs for the trip. Since the drive is manageable in a single day, it offers a practical way to reach the city without the exhaustion of a multi-day trek.
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
106.7 miles from Brady, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Northeast Big Bend Trail
61.8 mi
1h 11m
US Highway 67
44.2 mi
50m
United States Highway 377
43.5 mi
1h 4m
US Highway 67/377 East
19 mi
21m
South US Highway 377
7.5 mi
8m
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.5 mi
5m
Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi
5m
Early Boulevard
4.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Northeast Big Bend Trail
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brady, TX and Dallas, TX.
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Start on US 190; US 377
51 ft·8 sec·Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 190; US 377
2.0 mi·2 min·Bridge Street
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Continue on US 377
44 mi·1 hr 4 min·United States Highway 377
4
Continue on US 377
1.7 mi·2 min·Main Street
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Take the ramp onto US 377
230 ft·6 sec·US 377
6
Merge onto US 67; US 84; US 377
0.5 mi·37 sec·West Commerce Street
7
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
4.5 mi·5 min·Early Boulevard
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Continue on US 67; US 377
19 mi·21 min·US Highway 67/377 East
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Continue on US 67; US 377
2.9 mi·3 min·West Central Avenue
10
Continue on US 67; US 377
15 mi·17 min·US Highway 67
11
Continue on US 67; US 377
2.3 mi·2 min·Southwest US Highway 377
12
Continue on US 67; US 377
4.8 mi·5 min·Dublin Bypass
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Continue on US 67; US 377
7.5 mi·8 min·South US Highway 377
14
Turn straight onto US 67; US 377
1.3 mi·2 min·West Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 377
2.5 mi·4 min·West South Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 67
0.4 mi·30 sec·Glen Rose Road
17
Continue on US 67
29 mi·32 min·US Highway 67
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Continue on US 67
62 mi·1 hr 11 min·Northeast Big Bend Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 67
2.7 mi·2 min·West S G Alexander Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 67
5.5 mi·5 min·Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi·4 min·South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi·1 min·South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 429AToward Continental AvenueUse the slight right lane.
24
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
25
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
Because this is a 4-hour and 22-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Leaving early in the day gives you the most flexibility to navigate the 213.4-mile stretch without feeling rushed by traffic or daylight. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before starting, as the $33 estimate assumes a steady pace across the rural stretches. Since you only have one planned stop on the itinerary, use that time effectively to break up the longest 61.8-mile stretch. Taking this approach ensures you arrive in Dallas refreshed rather than drained by the time spent on the road.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.7 miles from Brady, TX, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 47 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.7 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 38m
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 Brady, 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 Brady, TX
This is one driving day of about 213.4 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Brady, 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 Northeast Big Bend Trail for about 61.8 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 213 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 190; US 377 / Bridge Street
Turn left onto US 190; US 377 / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
6
105.6 mi into trip|~2h 17m in|US 67; US 377 / West South Loop
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 377 / West South Loop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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207.3 mi into trip|~4h 14m 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
212.8 mi into trip|~4h 21m 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
213 mi into trip|~4h 21m in|Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.25 one way
$64.49 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$35.30
$70.59
premium
$4.54
$38.10
$76.20
diesel
$5.61
$47.12
$94.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64
0
$22.41
$10.24
Efficient EV
53.4
0
$18.67
$8.54
EV Truck/SUV
85.4
1
$29.88
$13.66
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Brady, TX
Late night
in Brady on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dallas, TX
Late night
in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive that maintains a steady pace across the Great Plains landscape. With 61% of the trip spent on highways, you will experience a mix of open stretches and consistent transit. The longest uninterrupted portion of your drive occurs on Northeast Big Bend Trail, which spans 61.8 miles. Because the route relies on a combination of US Highway 67 and United States Highway 377, the road profile remains functional rather than technical. You should feel comfortable behind the wheel as you navigate these primary thoroughfares toward your destination.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.8 mi on Northeast Big Bend Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northeast Big Bend Trail and US Highway 67. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 190; US 377 / Bridge Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 213.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 190; US 377 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 105.6 miles (US 67; US 377 / West South Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.3 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 4h 22m. Total distance: 213.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.8 miles on Northeast Big Bend 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: near the start (US 190; US 377 / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 105.6 miles (US 67; US 377 / West South Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.3 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Dallas, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
