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Trip from Bullard, TX to Dallas, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

113.8 mi

183 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Smith and Cherokee counties, Texas, United States

Bullard, TX

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Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Dallas, TX

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 113.8-mile drive from Bullard, Texas, to Dallas, Texas, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes. You'll primarily be on major roadways like I-20 and Toll 49, with a portion on US 80, making for an efficient journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $17, making it an economical option for a quick getaway or commute. Both Bullard and Dallas are situated within the Great Plains region, so you won't be crossing significant geographical or climatic divides. This route is ideal for those looking for a practical and time-efficient way to travel between these two Texas cities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56.9 miles from Bullard, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 53.5 mi 53m
Toll 49 19.8 mi 20m
US 80 18.9 mi 20m
US Highway 69 North 6.4 mi 7m
East R L Thornton Freeway 6 mi 7m
Spur 557 4.4 mi 4m
Elm Street 0.9 mi 1m
South Henderson Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 53.5 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bullard, TX and Dallas, TX.

1

Start on FM 344

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Henderson Street
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
3

Merge onto US 69

6.4 mi · 7 min · US Highway 69 North
4

Continue on US 69

0.4 mi · 42 sec · South Broadway Avenue
5

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Loop 49 Toll West
6

Merge onto Toll 49

20 mi · 20 min · Toll 49
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Shreveport
8

Continue on Loop 49

411 ft · 14 sec · Loop 49
9

Turn left onto Interstate 20 West

293 ft · 10 sec · Interstate 20 West
10

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 20 West
11

Merge onto I 20

53 mi · 53 min · I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 557

4.4 mi · 4 min · Spur 557
Exit 499A Toward Dallas Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on US 80

19 mi · 20 min · US 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 30; US 67

6.0 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 47B Toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street Use the slight left lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward Elm Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Turn straight onto Elm Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20

Turn right onto North Lamar Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · North Lamar Street
21

Arrive at destination

North Lamar Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of about 2 hours, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day with no need for overnight stops. You have the flexibility to leave whenever is most convenient, but consider departing Bullard earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon to potentially bypass peak traffic heading into Dallas. With minimal stops planned, ensure you have enough fuel before you depart; the estimated cost is $17. Pay attention to signage as you transition between I-20, Toll 49, and US 80 to ensure you're on the most direct path to Dallas.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.9 miles from Bullard, TX, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.5 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 25 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.9 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 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 Bullard, 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 Bullard, TX

This is one driving day of about 113.8 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Bullard, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 53.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Wills Point, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wills Point, TX

57 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.

Popular next leg

Wills Point, TX to Dallas, TX

48.5 mi · 57m

Pacing Suggestions

Hideaway, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Canton, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.9 miles from Bullard, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Mama's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tyler, Texas

Near the start, short detour

First break · 9min in 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19036306636

Best coffee break · home stretch

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dallas, Texas

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 9min to go 3 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Mama's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Tyler, Texas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+19036306636

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

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 website

Xcape Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Mesquite, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19729822073

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 82.6 and 112.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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82.6 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | Spur 557

Keep slight right at fork onto Spur 557 toward Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 499A Toward Dallas
8
111.9 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 47B Toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinn...
7
112.1 mi into trip | ~2h in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 75 North: McKinney
8
112.5 mi into trip | ~2h in

Keep slight left at fork toward Main Street West, Elm Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
8
112.6 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Elm Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Elm Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.20 one way

$34.39 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $18.82 $37.64
premium $4.54 $20.32 $40.64
diesel $5.61 $25.13 $50.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.1 0 $11.95 $5.46
Efficient EV 28.5 0 $9.96 $4.55
EV Truck/SUV 45.5 0 $15.93 $7.28

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Bullard, TX

Late night in Bullard on Tuesday

Local time

3:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dallas, TX

Late night in Dallas on Tuesday

Local time

3:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 6:58PM CDT until April 16 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 4:16PM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lubbock 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

15 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

2h 3m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for about 75% of your journey, characterized by stretches of I-20 and Toll 49. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 53.5 miles on I-20, offering a good opportunity to maintain a steady pace. While largely an interstate experience, the inclusion of US 80 might introduce slightly different road conditions or local traffic patterns as you approach your destination. This route generally prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic byways, providing a predictable driving experience.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.5 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Toll 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 82.6 miles in near Spur 557.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 113.8 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 82.6 miles (Spur 557): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Bullard, TX and Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Loop 49 Toll West and Shreveport.

Loop 49 Toll West

7.8 mi in | ~9m

Shreveport

28.1 mi in | ~31m

About the Cities

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 2h 3m. Total distance: 113.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 53.5 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 82.6 miles (Spur 557): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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