Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
7/10
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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Lantana, TX
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This 32.7-mile drive from Dallas, Texas, to Lantana, Texas, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 45 minutes. You'll spend about 74% of your time on highways, with a significant 24.2-mile stretch on North Stemmons Freeway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, making it an economical option for a quick excursion. Since both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region of Texas, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout. This route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip or a short commute.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Stemmons Freeway | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| Justin Road | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Lantana Trail | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Golf Club Drive | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Lantana, 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 North Stemmons Freeway
Turn left onto Justin Road
Turn right onto Lantana Trail
Turn left onto Golf Club Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.4 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 0.4 and 24.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 35E North
Navigation decision point
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 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
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 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 | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Lantana on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
66°F
Lewisville, TX
16 mi in
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.
Primarily a highway-focused drive, you'll experience the efficiency of major roadways for a significant portion of this trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 24.2 miles on North Stemmons Freeway, allowing for consistent speed. With 74% of the journey on highways, expect a fast-paced drive for most of the 32.7 miles. As you transition from North Stemmons Freeway to Justin Road and finally Lantana Trail, you'll notice a shift from high-speed freeway travel to more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
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.
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 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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.
“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 45m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). 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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