Traveling from Buna to Dallas covers 268.1 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 37 minutes of driving time. Since this route is straightforward enough to complete in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Expect to spend approximately $40 on fuel for the journey, making it a relatively affordable trip across the Great Plains. Because the route consists entirely of turn-heavy local roads rather than major interstates, you should plan for a more engaged driving experience than a standard highway cruise. This trip is best suited for those who don't mind navigating local roads to reach their destination efficiently.
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
129.7 miles from Buna, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 175 West
78.4 mi
1h 25m
US 69
53.6 mi
1h 3m
US 96
34.4 mi
38m
State Highway 63
31.1 mi
46m
US Highway 175
20.8 mi
22m
United States Highway 69
18.6 mi
20m
East Denman Avenue
2.5 mi
3m
East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 175 West
— 78.4 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buna, TX and Dallas, TX.
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Start on TX 62
0.7 mi·1 min·TX 62
2
Turn right onto US 96
34 mi·38 min·US 96
3
Turn left onto US 190; TX 63
1.6 mi·1 min·US 190; TX 63
4
Turn right onto TX 63
31 mi·46 min·State Highway 63
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
6
Merge onto US 69
19 mi·20 min·United States Highway 69
7
Continue on US 69
2.5 mi·3 min·East Denman Avenue
8
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi·1 min·South Chestnut Street
9
Turn straight
304 ft·11 sec
10
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus
1.2 mi·2 min·South Timberland Drive
11
Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103
2.1 mi·3 min·Kurth Drive
12
At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287
0.6 mi·59 sec·Loop 287 Frontage Road
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·21 sec
14
Merge onto US 69
54 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 69
15
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi·19 sec·Alexander Boulevard
16
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi·56 sec·Frankston Highway
17
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi·10 min·US Highway 175 West
18
Turn slight right
3.8 mi·4 min
19
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi·2 min·East Pine Street
20
Continue on US 175
21 mi·22 min·US Highway 175
21
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi·4 min·East Corsicana Street
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
69 mi·1 hr 14 min·US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 45
2.2 mi·2 min·Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 284BToward Main Street West, Elm StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward Elm StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·North Lamar Street
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Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, aim to depart early in the day to navigate the more complex road segments while you are fresh and alert. Although the trip takes under five hours, the lack of highway stretches means your pace may be slower than expected, so factor in extra time for the 268.1-mile distance. You should ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Buna, as the $40 fuel estimate is a baseline that can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency on local roads. With no formal stops programmed into the route, feel free to pull over whenever you need a break to maintain your comfort. A key tip for this route is to keep a reliable GPS running at all times, as the local road navigation can be intricate compared to a simple interstate drive.
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 129.7 miles from Buna, TX, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 57 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.7 miles or 2h 43m 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 19m
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 Buna, 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 Buna, TX
This is one driving day of about 259.4 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Buna, 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 US Highway 175 West for about 78.4 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 35.1 and 258.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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35.1 mi into trip|~39m in|US 190; TX 63
Turn left onto US 190; TX 63
Navigation decision point
6
186.9 mi into trip|~3h 51m in|US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
255.7 mi into trip|~5h 6m in|I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge onto I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
257.9 mi into trip|~5h 8m in
Take the exit toward Main Street West, Elm Street
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 284B
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
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258.2 mi into trip|~5h 9m 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
$39.20 one way
$78.39 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$42.90
$85.81
premium
$4.54
$46.31
$92.63
diesel
$5.61
$57.27
$114.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.8
0
$27.24
$12.45
Efficient EV
64.9
0
$22.70
$10.38
EV Truck/SUV
103.8
1
$36.32
$16.60
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Buna, TX
Night
in Buna on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dallas, TX
Night
in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Jacksonville, TX
130 mi in
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
5h 11m 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 drive defined by its turn-heavy local nature, as this route does not utilize major highway systems. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entire 268.1-mile journey. This creates a more personal, hands-on driving experience where your focus remains on the road rather than cruising at high speeds. Because the road lacks the monotony of long interstate stretches, you will find the scenery and road conditions shift frequently as you move through the landscape. Be prepared for a sustained, active drive that demands your full attention from start to finish.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.4 mi on US Highway 175 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 175 West and US 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.1 miles in near US 190; TX 63.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 259.4 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 35.1 miles (US 190; TX 63): Navigation decision point; at 186.9 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 255.7 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps 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 5h 11m. Total distance: 259.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.4 miles on US Highway 175 West. 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 35.1 miles (US 190; TX 63): Navigation decision point; at 186.9 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 255.7 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 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.
