Origin
Cedar Hill, TX
Late night in Cedar Hill on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Hill, TX to Dallas, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Hill, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a straightforward excursion, the 17.6-mile trip from Cedar Hill to Dallas is an ideal choice. Spanning just 21 minutes, this journey is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily through the Great Plains via Houston Street, West Belt Line Road, and Highway 67. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. This route offers a practical connection between these two Texas locations, making it a simple, no-fuss transition for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marvin D Love Freeway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| West S G Alexander Freeway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| North J Elmer Weaver Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Belt Line Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Highway 67 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Marvin D Love Freeway
— 5.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hill, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Cedar Street
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cedar Street
2
Turn right onto Houston Street
425 ft
·
14 sec
·
Houston Street
3
Turn right onto West Belt Line Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Belt Line Road
4
Turn left onto North Highway 67
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Highway 67
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 67 North
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto US 67
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
7
Continue on US 67
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West S G Alexander Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 67
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Houston Street
Turn right onto Houston Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 67 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 67 North
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
17.1 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
17.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Dallas, TX
Late night in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route maintains a zero percent highway share. You will spend your time navigating local surface streets, which means there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch of road to zone out on. The personality of this drive is dictated by frequent turns and local traffic patterns rather than open-road motoring. Since you are not sticking to a major highway corridor, you should prepare for a more engaging, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention from start to finish.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Marvin D Love Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Marvin D Love Freeway and South R L Thornton Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Houston Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 17.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Houston Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 21m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Marvin D Love Freeway. 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Houston Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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