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Trip from Dallas, TX to Corsicana, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

56.4 mi

91 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m

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

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Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Dallas, TX

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Downtown Corsicana, TX, TX

Corsicana, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Dallas to Corsicana, you are looking at a straightforward 56.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, the landscape remains consistent throughout your travel. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $8 for fuel covers the round trip comfortably, making this an economical choice for a spontaneous drive. Because there are no mandatory stops required by the route, you have the freedom to manage your own schedule entirely.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Julius Schepps Freeway 50.6 mi 53m
North Business 45 3.4 mi 5m
East 3rd Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Woodall Rodgers Freeway 0.4 mi <1m
McKinney Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
North 7th Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Lamar Street <0.1 mi <1m
North 13th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Julius Schepps Freeway — 50.6 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Lamar Street

433 ft · 14 sec · North Lamar Street
2

Turn right onto McKinney Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · McKinney Avenue
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 75 North
4

Merge onto Spur 366

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 45 South: Houston Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 45

3.1 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 45

48 mi · 49 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 235B Toward I 45 Business: Corsicana Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 45 Bus

3.4 mi · 5 min · North Business 45
10

Continue on I 45 Bus

0.2 mi · 22 sec · North 7th Street
11

Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue

0.5 mi · 56 sec · East 3rd Avenue
12

Turn right onto North 13th Street

248 ft · 6 sec · North 13th Street
13

Arrive at destination

North 13th Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Palmer, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palmer, TX

28 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Hutchins, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palmer, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Dallas, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 52 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | McKinney Avenue

Turn right onto McKinney Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Houston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 45 South: Houston
5
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m 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 / right lanes.
6
4.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
52 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward I 45 Business: Corsicana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 235B Toward I 45 Business: Corsicana

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.52 one way

$17.04 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $9.33 $18.66
premium $4.54 $10.07 $20.14
diesel $5.61 $12.45 $24.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.9 0 $5.92 $2.71
Efficient EV 14.1 0 $4.94 $2.26
EV Truck/SUV 22.6 0 $7.90 $3.61

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Dallas, TX

Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday

Local time

4:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

S 15 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:17PM CDT until April 14 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:12PM CDT until April 14 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Corsicana, TX

Afternoon in Corsicana on Sunday

Local time

4:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Palmer, TX

28 mi in

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

22 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

1h 2m 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 drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through city streets using McKinney Avenue, US 75 North, and the Woodall Rodgers Freeway to transition out of the metro area. Because the longest stretch of road is effectively 0 miles on McKinney Avenue, you should stay alert for frequent turns and intersections. The experience behind the wheel is centered on local navigation, so prepare for a more involved driving style compared to a standard highway haul. This journey demands your full attention as you transition from the urban core toward your destination.

90% 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: 50.6 mi on Julius Schepps Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and North Business 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near McKinney Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (McKinney Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting 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...

Arriving in Corsicana, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1848

Corsicana is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. Many people come to the town for their famous holiday fruitcakes.

Top landmarks

  • • Temple Beth-El — former synagogue in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas
  • • Navarro County Courthouse — historic place in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas

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 1h 2m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 50.6 miles on Julius Schepps 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 Corsicana, 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 0.1 miles (McKinney Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 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 Corsicana, 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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