Trip from Dallas, TX to Crosby, TX

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

Drive Time

4h 36m

Distance

253.7 mi

408 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 23m ★

6 AM

4h 37m

8 AM

5h 4m

10 AM

4h 46m

12 PM

4h 43m

3 PM

4h 47m

5 PM

5h 2m

8 PM

4h 29m

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

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Crosby, TX

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Trip Overview

Dallas, TX to Crosby, TX is 253.7 miles and takes about 4h 36m via Julius Schepps Freeway and HTR, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Texas, transitioning from the Great Plains region. It's a highway-focused journey that's easily manageable in a single day, making it a practical option for a quick trip. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roadways, so if you're looking for a straightforward drive with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill.

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

126.8 miles from Dallas, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Julius Schepps Freeway	213.3 mi	3h 40m
HTR	13 mi	15m
North Sam Houston Tollway East	7.7 mi	8m
North Sam Houston Parkway East	5.8 mi	7m
Garrett Road	4.2 mi	7m
Beaumont Highway	4.2 mi	6m
North Main Street	1.3 mi	2m
Sheldon Road	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Julius Schepps Freeway — 213.3 mi, about 3h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Lamar Street

433 ft · 14 sec · North Lamar Street

Turn right onto McKinney Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · McKinney Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 75 North

Merge onto Spur 366

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 45 South: Houston Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 45

3.1 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 45

210 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto HTR

13 mi · 15 min · HTR

Exit 72B Toward Hardy Toll Road South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

494 ft · 12 sec

Toward BW 8 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto East Hardy Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East Hardy Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward BW 8 East Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto BW 8

4.8 mi · 5 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on SHT

7.7 mi · 8 min · North Sam Houston Tollway East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward Garrett Road, Little York Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto BW 8

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Sam Houston Parkway North

Turn left onto Garrett Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Garrett Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Sheldon Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Sheldon Road

Turn left onto US 90 Bus

4.2 mi · 6 min · Beaumont Highway

Turn slight left onto FM 2100

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Turn slight right onto 1st Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 1st Street

Turn right onto Runneburg Road

514 ft · 14 sec · Runneburg Road

Arrive at destination

Runneburg Road

Trip Plan

Given the 4h 36m estimated duration, departing Dallas, TX in the morning will allow you to reach Crosby, TX with plenty of daylight to spare. Since this is a single-day trip, you can be flexible with your stop schedule. The route involves a significant portion on toll roads like HTR and North Sam Houston Tollway East, so ensure you have a toll transponder or are prepared for potential toll payments. With the longest stretch being over 200 miles, consider fueling up before departing Dallas to minimize any concerns about fuel availability.

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 126.8 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 2h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 213.3 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 56 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 126.8 miles or 2h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crosby, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Dallas, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Dallas, TX

This is one driving day of about 253.7 miles and 4h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Dallas, 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 Julius Schepps Freeway for about 213.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Madison County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madisonville, TX

127 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

Corsicana, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Groesbeck, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 126.8 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Julius Schepps Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 213.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Dennis Johnston Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 217.4

Spring, Texas

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17132740930

Visit website

Candy Cane Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 199.3

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+19365223804

Visit website

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Carl Barton Jr Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 199.3

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 6 am–8:30 pm

+19365223000

Visit website

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 0.9 and 241.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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.

214.7 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in | HTR

Take the exit onto HTR toward Hardy Toll Road South

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 72B Toward Hardy Toll Road South

227.7 mi into trip | ~3h 58m in

Take the exit toward BW 8

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward BW 8

241.9 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in

Take the exit toward Garrett Road, Little York Road

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. Toward Garrett Road, Little York Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.33 one way

$76.67 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$41.96	$83.92
premium	$4.54	$45.30	$90.59
diesel	$5.61	$56.01	$112.03

Estimated Tolls: $0.62

Sam Houston Tollway (7.7 mi) $0.62

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	76.1	0	$26.64	$12.18
Efficient EV	63.4	0	$22.20	$10.15
EV Truck/SUV	101.5	1	$35.52	$16.24

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% 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

Dallas, TX

Late night in Dallas on Sunday

Local time

2:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crosby, TX

Late night in Crosby on Sunday

Local time

2:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Madisonville, TX

127 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

20 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

4h 36m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 87% of the drive utilizing major roads. You'll encounter stretches on the Julius Schepps Freeway, North Sam Houston Tollway East, and HTR. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 213.3 miles on the Julius Schepps Freeway, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. This route offers a consistent pace, minimizing the need for frequent slowdowns or navigation through complex local roads.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 213.3 mi on Julius Schepps Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and HTR. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

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 253.7 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 214.7 miles (HTR): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Dallas, TX and Crosby, TX, road signs point toward Hardy Toll Road South, Bw 8 and Bw 8 East.

Hardy Toll Road South

214.7 mi in | ~3h 42m | via HTR

Bw 8

227.7 mi in | ~3h 58m

Bw 8 East

229.1 mi in | ~4h

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...

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 4h 36m. Total distance: 253.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 213.3 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.62 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Houston Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Crosby, 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.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Crosby, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Dallas, TX to Crosby, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Dennis Johnston Park

Candy Cane Park

City Park

Carl Barton Jr Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dallas, TX

Crosby, TX

Same local time

20 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 36m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Dallas, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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