Trip from Dallas, TX to Inez, 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

5h 42m

Distance

294.6 mi

474 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 30m ★

6 AM

5h 43m

8 AM

6h 9m

10 AM

5h 52m

12 PM

5h 50m

3 PM

5h 54m

5 PM

6h 8m

8 PM

5h 35m

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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Inez, TX

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Trip Overview

Dallas to Inez is 294.6 miles and takes about 5h 42m via US 77, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Texas, beginning in the Great Plains region and ending in the same area. Expect a straightforward drive that's primarily on highways, making it a solid choice for a single-day excursion. The total distance is manageable, and the estimated fuel cost suggests it's an economical option for covering this stretch.

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

147.3 miles from Dallas, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 77	120.2 mi	2h 20m
South R L Thornton Freeway	89.9 mi	1h 32m
Robinson Drive	29.5 mi	33m
United States Highway 77	26.2 mi	29m
FM 444	17.9 mi	31m
North Jack Kultgen Expressway	4.3 mi	4m
East 1st Street	2.9 mi	3m
South Stemmons Freeway	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 77 — 120.2 mi, about 2h 20m

Traffic on I-35

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~4,837 veh/hr typical · worst 5,660

Quietest

2 AM

~666 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 43 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 Inez, 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

4.3 mi · 4 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 333A Toward Loop 396

Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Turn left onto Loop 396

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Valley Mills Drive

Enter roundabout onto Robinson Drive

125 ft · 5 sec · Robinson Drive

Continue on Robinson Drive

29 mi · 33 min · Robinson Drive

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 77

19 mi · 21 min · US 77

Turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36

0.3 mi · 19 sec · East 4th Street

Continue on US 77; US 190; TX 36

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Kemp Street

Continue on US 77; US 190; TX 36

2.9 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street

Take the exit onto US 77

101 mi · 1 hr 58 min · US 77

Turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt

0.3 mi · 20 sec · West 4th Street

Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street

Turn left onto US 77

26 mi · 29 min · United States Highway 77

Turn left onto FM 444

18 mi · 31 min · FM 444

At end of road, turn left onto FM 444

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Holzeauser Road

Turn right onto FM 444

0.3 mi · 32 sec · FM 444

Turn left onto Church Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Church Street

Arrive at destination

Church Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5h 42m drive, aim to depart Dallas in the morning to ensure you have ample daylight for the entire trip. With only one recommended stop and 88% of the route on highways, you can easily cover the 294.6 miles in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 120.2-mile stretch on US 77, as services might be spaced out. The $43 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but always check current prices. Leaving early provides flexibility if you encounter unexpected delays.

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 147.3 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 2h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.2 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 65 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 147.3 miles or 2h 40m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inez, 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 294.6 miles and 5h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 US 77 for about 120.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Troy, TX

147 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

Italy, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Troy, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.3 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

1.6 mi from route

Service Plaza

2.4 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

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

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 95.8 — 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

Take the ramp toward I 30, I 35E

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 30, I 35E

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

0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway

Merge onto I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

95.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward Loop 396

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 333A Toward Loop 396

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.35 one way

$80.70 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$45.07	$90.14
premium	$4.23	$49.00	$98.01
diesel	$4.80	$55.63	$111.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	88.4	1	$30.93	$14.14
Efficient EV	73.7	0	$25.78	$11.78
EV Truck/SUV	117.8	1	$41.24	$18.85

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% 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

Evening in Dallas on Monday

Local time

6:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

93°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 10 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:16PM MDT until July 17 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:56PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Destination

Inez, TX

Evening in Inez on Monday

Local time

6:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

SSE 14 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:16PM MDT until July 17 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:56PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

96°F

Troy, TX

147 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

2 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

5h 42m 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.

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 91.4

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route is 88% highway, so you'll spend most of your time on major roads. The longest continuous stretch on US 77 covers 120.2 miles. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads at some point, so be prepared for a change in pace. The prevalence of highway miles suggests a generally smooth experience with fewer interruptions until you get closer to Inez.

88% 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: 120.2 mi on US 77.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 77 and South R L Thornton Freeway. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 294.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

638 ft 63 ft

Total Climb

337 ft

Total Descent

703 ft

Highest Point

638 ft

~63.1 mi in

Elevation Range

575 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Dallas, TX to Inez, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 396 along the way.

Loop 396

95.8 mi in | ~1h 40m

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 Inez, TX

Full guide →

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 5h 42m. Total distance: 294.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 120.2 miles on US 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 20 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 Inez, 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. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Inez, 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 Inez, 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

Rest Area

Hill County Northbound Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Petro Stopping Centers

Service Plaza

QuikTrip

Hill County Southbound Rest Area

Road Ranger

Love's Travel Stop

Buc-ee's

TA

Love's Travel Stop

QuikTrip

290 Travel Plaza

Flying J Travel Center

Victoria County Southbound Rest Area

Victoria County Northbound Rest Area

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

City Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dallas, TX

Inez, TX

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 42m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Waco Mammoth National Monument

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 Inez, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

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?

Are there national parks near this route?

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

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