Origin
Cockrell Hill, TX
Morning in Cockrell Hill on Sunday
Local time
9:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cockrell 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
12m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cockrell Hill, TX
PedroEsparza
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Cockrell Hill into the heart of Dallas, this 9.1-mile connection is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via West Jefferson Boulevard, South Westmoreland Road, and the Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike. With a fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly economical commute within the Great Plains region. Because the entire journey takes place within Texas, you will find the transition between these two points seamless and familiar. It serves as an efficient link for anyone needing to bridge the gap between these two locations quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Landry Freeway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South Westmoreland Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Jefferson Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Phinney Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Landry Freeway
— 2.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cockrell Hill, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Phinney Avenue
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Phinney Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Jefferson Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Boulevard
3
Turn left onto South Westmoreland Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Westmoreland Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right
165 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn straight onto Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 30 East
7
Merge onto I 30
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 35E
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 35E North: Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
9
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.15 one way
$2.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
9:20 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
1 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
12m 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?
This 9.1-mile journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than an open-road cruise. You won't find yourself dealing with long, monotonous stretches, as the highway share for this route is 0%. Instead, expect to navigate through local infrastructure as you transition from Cockrell Hill toward your destination. The route demands your full attention at intersections and turns, contrasting sharply with the experience of a long-haul interstate drive. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for a steady, urban-style pace that keeps you engaged with your immediate surroundings for the duration of the 15-minute trip.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on Tom Landry Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 7.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 12m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 12m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on Tom Landry 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: at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 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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