Trip from Dallas, TX to Eagle Pass, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 29m

Distance

415.7 mi

669 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

7h 20m ★

6 AM

7h 30m

8 AM

7h 50m

10 AM

7h 37m

12 PM

7h 35m

3 PM

7h 38m

5 PM

7h 49m

8 PM

7h 24m

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

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Dallas, TX

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city in and the county seat of Maverick County, Texas, United States

Eagle Pass, TX

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Dallas to Eagle Pass covers 415.7 miles and typically takes about 7 hours and 29 minutes of drive time. Because this route stays within the Great Plains, you will experience a consistent regional landscape throughout the entire journey. Budgeting around $62 for fuel is a solid baseline for your planning. While the trip can be completed in a single day, it is a significant amount of time behind the wheel. Given the nature of the roads, you should expect a steady, focused pace rather than a quick sprint. Assessing your comfort with a long day of driving will help you decide if this is the right pace for your travel plans.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

207.8 miles from Dallas, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Purple Heart Trail	133.1 mi	2h 20m
US Highway 57	95.3 mi	1h 46m
South R L Thornton Freeway	89.9 mi	1h 32m
I 35	55.8 mi	58m
North Pan Am Expressway	18.5 mi	22m
South Pan Am Expressway	10.4 mi	12m
North Jack Kultgen Expressway	6.6 mi	7m
East Main Street	2.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 133.1 mi, about 2h 20m

Traffic on I-35

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 120 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

5 PM

~3,584 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~583 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

6.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Lamar Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Elm Street

Continue on Elm Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Elm Street

Take the ramp

327 ft · 7 sec

Toward I 30, I 35E

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 30 West, I 35E South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

330 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 35E South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35E

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35E

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on I 35E

89 mi · 1 hr 31 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

Exit 426 Toward Dallas Zoo Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.6 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

38 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

56 mi · 58 min · I 35

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290

50 mi · 54 min · Purple Heart Trail

Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 35

1.7 mi · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

12 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

10.0 mi · 11 min · North Pan Am Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

Toward I 35 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway

Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87

10 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

Toward I 10 East, US 87 South, Spur 536: Houston, South Alamo Street Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 35

34 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 57: Eagle Pass

Turn straight

430 ft · 10 sec

Continue on Interstate 35 North

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Interstate 35 North

Turn right onto US 57

95 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 57

Turn right onto US 57; US 277

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 277 Bus

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Turn right onto US 277 Bus

213 ft · 3 sec · North Ceylon Street

Arrive at destination

US 277 Bus

Trip Plan

Since you have roughly 7.5 hours of driving ahead, try to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue. With two planned stops along the way, you have enough flexibility to stretch your legs and manage the turn-heavy nature of the local roads. Keep a close eye on your navigation, as the lack of highway travel means you will be making numerous turns rather than staying on a single arterial path. Since the route relies entirely on local streets, ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent stops and starts. Prioritize your fuel stops early, using your $62 budget as a guide, to ensure you aren't searching for stations during the more remote segments of the drive.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 207.8 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 3h 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.1 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 91 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 207.8 miles or 3h 38m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagle Pass, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dallas, TX

This is one driving day of about 415.7 miles and 7h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Dallas, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 133.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Austin, TX

208 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.

Popular next leg

Austin, TX to Eagle Pass, TX

221.4 mi · 4h 6m

Pacing Suggestions

Waxahachie, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Austin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 207.8 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

2.5 mi from route

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

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

New Braunfels, Texas

+18302214000

Visit website

San Antonio Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately

San Antonio, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12109788100

Visit website

The Sophienburg Museum & Archives

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

New Braunfels, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18306291572

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 273.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West, I 35E South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 30 West, I 35E South

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E South

191.9 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in | I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street

271.8 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in | I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / North Pan Am Expressway toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35 South: Lower Level, Laredo

273.9 mi into trip | ~4h 52m in | I 10; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87 / South Pan Am Expressway toward I 10 East, US 87 South, Spur 536: Houston, South Alamo Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 10 East, US 87 South, Spur 536: Housto...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.94 one way

$113.88 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 145 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$63.60	$127.20
premium	$4.23	$69.15	$138.29
diesel	$4.80	$78.49	$156.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 145.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	124.7	1	$43.65	$19.95
Efficient EV	103.9	1	$36.37	$16.63
EV Truck/SUV	166.3	2	$58.20	$26.60

Gas CO2

145 kg

EV CO2

49 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Dallas, TX

Late night in Dallas on Monday

Local time

4:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:29PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:26PM CDT until July 17 at 11:37AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Eagle Pass, TX

Late night in Eagle Pass on Monday

Local time

4:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

ESE 5 mph 45% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:29PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:26PM CDT until July 17 at 11:37AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

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

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

7h 29m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 86

View on nps.gov

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 272.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Interestingly, the route features a highway share of 0%, meaning you will be navigating local streets like Ross Avenue, North Houston Street, and Elm Street for the duration of the trip. Because of this, there are no long, monotonous stretches; in fact, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Ross Avenue. You should be prepared for frequent turns and a driving experience that requires constant attention. It is a departure from the typical highway-heavy Texas road trip, offering a more hands-on feel behind the wheel.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 133.1 mi on Purple Heart Trail.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Purple Heart Trail and US Highway 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 415.7 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 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 191.9 miles (I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

777 ft 428 ft

Total Climb

349 ft

Total Descent

0 ft

Highest Point

777 ft

~52 mi in

Elevation Range

349 ft

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 Eagle Pass, TX, road signs point toward Laredo and Spur 536: Houston.

Laredo

271.8 mi in | ~4h 50m | via I 35

Spur 536: Houston

273.9 mi in | ~4h 52m | via I 10; US 87

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 Eagle Pass, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1850

Eagle Pass is a city on the South Texas Plains. It is just across the river from the slightly larger city of Piedras Negras in the Mexican state of Coahuila.

Top landmarks

• Fort Duncan — historic district in Eagle Pass, Maverick 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 7h 29m. Total distance: 415.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 133.1 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 40 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Eagle Pass, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 40 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Eagle Pass, TX before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Dallas, TX to Eagle Pass, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-35

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Bell County Northbound Rest Area

Medina County Northbound Rest Area

Picnic Area

Road Ranger

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Medina County Southbound Rest Area

Hill County Northbound Rest Area

Buc-ee's

Flying J Travel Center

Walburg Travel Center & Food Court

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Petro Stopping Centers

Buc-ee's

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

QuikTrip

Ascent Travel Center

TA

Flying J Travel Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Hill County Southbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Road Ranger

Marlstone Retail Center

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

QuikTrip

Buc-ee's

Pilot Travel Center

TA

Service Plaza

Bell County Southbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Pilot Travel Center

City Park

US Army Medical Department Museum

San Antonio Botanical Garden

NTER - The Great Escape

The DoSeum

Tube Chute

San Antonio Museum of Art

The Sophienburg Museum & Archives

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dallas, TX

Eagle Pass, TX

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 29m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Waco Mammoth National Monument

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Dallas, TX

Arriving in Eagle Pass, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?