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Trip from Brookshire, 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
4h 34m
Distance
247.6 mi
399 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 21m
★
6 AM
4h 35m
8 AM
5h 2m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookshire, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Brookshire to Dallas, prepare for a 235.3-mile journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 46 minutes. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a highway sprint, it is best suited as a single-day excursion. You should budget about $35 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Great Plains locations. Since you will be navigating local roads like Farm-to-Market Road 359, Bains Street, and Highway Boulevard, expect a slower pace than standard interstate travel. This drive is perfectly manageable in one day, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stop.
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
123.8 miles from Brookshire, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 6 | 68.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 35E | 58.1 mi | 1h |
| North State Highway 6 | 43.3 mi | 43m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 31.5 mi | 31m |
| FM 359 | 18.6 mi | 27m |
| East State Highway 6 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| East Loop 340 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 359 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
TX 6
— 68.7 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookshire, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on FM 359
83 ft
·
8 sec
·
Waller Avenue
2
Turn left onto Highway Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Highway Boulevard
3
Turn right onto FM 359
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bains Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on FM 359
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 359
5
Continue on FM 359
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
2nd Street
6
Turn right onto FM 359
19 mi
·
27 min
·
FM 359
7
Turn left onto US 290 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 290 Business
8
Continue on US 290 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Austin Street
9
Turn right onto US 290 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 290 Business
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on TX 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
TX 6
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto TX 6
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Highway 6
13
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on TX 6
37 mi
·
37 min
·
North State Highway 6
15
Continue on TX 6
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Memorial Street
16
Continue on TX 6
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East State Highway 6
17
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
TX 6
18
Turn right onto Loop 340
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Loop 340
19
Take the exit
354 ft
·
10 sec
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35 North
21
Merge onto I 35; US 77
31 mi
·
31 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
58 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use 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
26
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of these roads, plan for a flexible schedule that accommodates the many turns you will encounter. With only one recommended stop, it is wise to map out your break point early to avoid fatigue during the 3-hour and 46-minute drive. Keep your fuel budget of $35 in mind, as local roads may offer different refilling opportunities than major interstates. Since this is not a high-speed highway route, avoid rushing; instead, use the lack of long, uninterrupted stretches on Highway Boulevard as a cue to maintain a steady, cautious speed. Checking your route for potential construction on smaller roads before you depart will ensure your trip stays on schedule.
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 123.8 miles from Brookshire, TX, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.7 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 54 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.8 miles or 2h 24m 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 47m
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 Brookshire, 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 Brookshire, TX
This is one driving day of about 247.6 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Brookshire, 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 TX 6 for about 68.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.8 miles from Brookshire, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before TX 6 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Hill County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.9 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2.5 mi from route
City Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Dallas, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19724823055
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 247.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 359 / Bains Street
Turn right onto FM 359 / Bains Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
25.2 mi into trip
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~38m in
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US 290 Business
Turn right onto US 290 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
189 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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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
7
247.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 33m 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
247.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 34m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.41 one way
$74.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $40.95 | $81.90 |
| premium | $4.54 | $44.21 | $88.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.67 | $109.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.3 | 0 | $26.00 | $11.88 |
| Efficient EV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.67 | $9.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99 | 1 | $34.66 | $15.85 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Brookshire, TX
Morning in Brookshire on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NE 15 mph
62% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 19 at 1:36AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 10:58PM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Dallas, TX
Morning in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
NNE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 19 at 1:36AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 10:58PM CDT until April 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo 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
8 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
4h 34m 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.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 162.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a unique driving experience on this route, as it consists of 0% highway driving. Instead of the monotony of an interstate, you will be navigating a turn-heavy path that requires your full attention. Because there are no long stretches on Highway Boulevard, the road remains technical and engaging rather than repetitive. You will find yourself constantly adjusting to the rhythm of local streets and farm-to-market roads throughout the 235.3-mile trip. This is a drive defined by its local character, offering a different pace than typical high-speed transit routes.
81% 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: 68.7 mi on TX 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 6 and I 35E. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near FM 359 / Bains Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 247.6 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 0.4 miles (FM 359 / Bains Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles (US 290 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 189 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Brookshire, 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 4h 34m. Total distance: 247.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.7 miles on TX 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (FM 359 / Bains Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles (US 290 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 189 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Dallas, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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