Origin
Combine, TX
Morning in Combine on Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Combine, 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
33m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Combine, TX
Thomas balabaud
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Combine to Dallas is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 26 miles. You can expect to complete this trip in about 30 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. With fuel costs estimated at $4, it is a very budget-friendly commute within the Great Plains region. Because the route is so short, you have total flexibility to head out whenever it suits your schedule best. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that connects the quiet outskirts of Combine directly to the heart of Dallas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 175 | 16.4 mi | 18m |
| FM 1389 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Frontage Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Highway 175 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 175
— 16.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Combine, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on FM 1389
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 1389
2
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1389
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 1389
3
Turn slight right onto FM 1389
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 1389
4
At end of road, turn left onto North Frontage Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Frontage Road
5
Continue on South Highway 175
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Highway 175
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 175 West
7
Merge onto US 175
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 175
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 45
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 284B
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Elm Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lamar Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 24.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
FM 1389
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 1389
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 175
Merge onto US 175
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
24.5 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
8
24.7 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
$3.91 one way
$7.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph
8% chance
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
23 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
33m 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 turn-heavy, local-road experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you will spend the entire 26 miles navigating regional roads that demand your full attention. The character of this drive is defined by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged, hands-on time behind the wheel compared to a high-speed highway trek. While there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, the short duration means you will reach the city quickly without needing to settle into a long-distance rhythm.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on US 175.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 175 and FM 1389. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near FM 1389.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 25.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (FM 1389): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.8 miles (US 175): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Combine, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Main Street West along the way.
Main Street West
24.5 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
Starting in Combine, 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 33m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on US 175. 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 1.4 miles (FM 1389): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.8 miles (US 175): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps 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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