Origin
Dallas, TX
Late night in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, TX to Double Oak, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, TX
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Double Oak, TX
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Trip Overview
This 31.2-mile drive from Dallas to Double Oak, Texas, is a quick trip, taking about 42 minutes. It's a perfect option for a day trip, so no overnight stay is required. The route is predominantly highway, with 77% of the journey on major roads, making it a straightforward commute. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region throughout this Texas journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this is an economical option for getting from point A to point B. Given its short distance and minimal stops, this drive offers a lot of flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Stemmons Freeway | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| Justin Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Cedarcrest Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Rancho Vista Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Stemmons Freeway
— 24.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Double Oak, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Lamar Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
133 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 35E North
3
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 35E North
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 35E North
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 35E
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
20 mi
·
22 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Toward I 35E North: Denton
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 454A
Toward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
9
Turn left onto Justin Road
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Justin Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Cedarcrest Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedarcrest Lane
11
Turn right onto Rancho Vista Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Rancho Vista Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Rancho Vista Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 24.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 35E North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 35E North
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35E North
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Merge onto I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway toward I 35E North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton
8
24.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin 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.
Exit 454A
Toward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.71 one way
$9.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Double Oak, TX
Late night in Double Oak on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
42m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 31.2-mile journey. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on North Stemmons Freeway, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch at 24.2 miles. This segment of the drive is designed for efficiency. While the highway share is high at 77%, the transition to local roads like Justin Road and Cedarcrest Lane will eventually guide you to your destination. The overall feel is one of steady progress on well-maintained roadways.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on North Stemmons Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Stemmons Freeway and Justin Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
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 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 35E / North Stemmons 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...
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 42m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on North Stemmons 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 Double Oak, 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 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 35E / North Stemmons 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 Double Oak, 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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