Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Lakewood Village, TX
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If you are planning a quick getaway from Dallas to Lakewood Village, you are looking at a straightforward 34.1-mile drive that typically takes about 44 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize North Stemmons Freeway, the Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge, and West Swisher Road to navigate through the Great Plains region. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical journey for a weekend escape. Because the trip is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about strict road-trip logistics.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Stemmons Freeway | 27.8 mi | 31m |
| Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Swisher Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Eldorado Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hillside Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Stowe Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Lakewood Village, TX.
Start on North Lamar Street
Take the ramp
Turn right
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
Take the exit
Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway
Turn right onto West Swisher Road
Continue on LLTB
Continue on West Eldorado Parkway
Turn right onto Lakecrest Drive
Turn right onto Stowe Lane
Turn left
Turn left
At end of road, turn right onto Highridge Drive
Turn left onto Hillside Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 33.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.15 one way
$10.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Lakewood Village on Sunday
Local time
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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 highway-focused experience, as 86% of this 34.1-mile journey keeps you on high-speed roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 27.8 miles along the North Stemmons Freeway, which sets the pace for the majority of the trip. As you transition off the main interstate, you will navigate the Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge before shifting to the local character of West Swisher Road. The drive feels efficient and functional rather than leisurely, prioritizing speed as you leave the urban environment of Dallas. You will spend most of your time behind the wheel focused on steady highway traffic before the final push into the residential feel of Lakewood Village.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Stemmons Freeway and Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 4.6 miles (I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
244 ft
Total Descent
113 ft
Highest Point
602 ft
~29.3 mi in
Elevation Range
196 ft
“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
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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