Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
62.4 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Eustace, TX
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If you are looking for a quick getaway from Dallas, the 62.4-mile trip to Eustace is a straightforward excursion that takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes. Since this journey stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape, but you will get a clear change of pace from the city. Budgeting around $9 for fuel makes this a highly affordable trip, perfectly suited for a single-day outing. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the total travel time is quite manageable. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it offers a more grounded driving experience than typical highway travel. It is an ideal choice if you prefer a shorter transit time and want to avoid the complexities of multi-day road trip planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| C F Hawn Freeway | 57.8 mi | 1h 2m |
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Woodall Rodgers Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| McKinney Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| FM 316 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Eustace, TX.
Start on North Lamar Street
Turn right onto McKinney Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto Spur 366
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175
Turn right onto FM 316
Turn left onto East Front Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 4.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto McKinney Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 75 North
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Houston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 / C F Hawn Freeway toward US 175 South: Kaufman
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.43 one way
$18.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Eustace on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that feels quite different from a standard interstate cruise. You will navigate through McKinney Avenue, Woodall Rodgers Freeway, and US 75 North, which keeps the experience engaging rather than monotonous. With a highway share of 0%, this route prioritizes local navigation over high-speed travel, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because the drive is relatively short and lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, you will find yourself navigating frequent turns throughout the 62.4-mile journey. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where the road surface and local traffic patterns shift regularly as you transition out of the Dallas metro area.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on C F Hawn Freeway and Julius Schepps Freeway. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
“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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 62.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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