Trip from Dallas, TX to Lockney, 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

6h 28m

Distance

351.1 mi

565 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 16m ★

6 AM

6h 29m

8 AM

6h 53m

10 AM

6h 37m

12 PM

6h 35m

3 PM

6h 38m

5 PM

6h 52m

8 PM

6h 21m

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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Lockney, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

Dallas to Lockney is 351.1 miles and takes about 6h 28m via US 81 and US Highway 82 West, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive across the state. With 92% of the route on highways, expect a mostly efficient travel experience. This drive is best suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

175.6 miles from Dallas, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 81	102.7 mi	1h 48m
US Highway 82 West	93.5 mi	1h 38m
US 82	49.1 mi	55m
West Highway 82	24.4 mi	25m
Avenue E	21.7 mi	29m
SH 183 TEXpress	16.5 mi	16m
US 70	10.9 mi	16m
US Highway 82	8.7 mi	8m

Longest stretch: US 81 — 102.7 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Lamar Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · North Lamar Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

133 ft · 3 sec

Toward I 35E North

Turn right

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 35E North

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 35E North Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 35E

3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183

0.8 mi · 48 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

Exit 433A Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress

1.5 mi · 1 min · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress

15 mi · 14 min · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 35W Express North: Denton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35W TEXpress

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 81; US 287

1.7 mi · 1 min · US 81; US 287

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 81; US 287

101 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US 81; US 287

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 82

49 mi · 54 min · US 82

Toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene

Take the exit onto US 82

0.4 mi · 52 sec · US 82

Toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock

Turn right onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business

1.5 mi · 1 min · US Highway 82

Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business

0.6 mi · 45 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto US 82; TX 114

1.6 mi · 1 min · East California Street

Continue on US 82; TX 114

93 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West

Continue on US 82; TX 114

24 mi · 25 min · West Highway 82

Continue on US 82; TX 114

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 82; TX 114

7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

Continue on US 82; TX 114

0.7 mi · 50 sec · 4th Street

Turn right onto TX 207

22 mi · 29 min · Avenue E

At end of road, turn left onto US 70

11 mi · 16 min · US 70

Turn right onto FM 378

0.8 mi · 1 min · Farm to Market Road 378

Turn left onto FM 97

0.5 mi · 51 sec · East Locust Street

Arrive at destination

FM 97

Trip Plan

Given the 6h 28m estimated drive time, departing from Dallas in the morning will allow you to reach Lockney within the same day. The route has only one recommended stop, but you'll want to be mindful of fuel, especially during the 102.7-mile stretch on US 81. It's a good idea to fill up before that segment to ensure you have plenty of gas. Since this is a single-day drive, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time slightly based on weather or traffic conditions.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 175.6 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 3h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 77 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 175.6 miles or 3h 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lockney, 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 351.1 miles and 6h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 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 81 for about 102.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

176 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

Plainview, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seymour, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 175.6 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

2.4 mi from route

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

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Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hurst, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+18178184359

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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

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35E North

4.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 433A Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport

5.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

31 mi into trip | ~33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W Express North: Denton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 35W Express North: Denton

34.1 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.09 one way

$96.18 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$53.72	$107.43
premium	$4.23	$58.40	$116.80
diesel	$4.80	$66.29	$132.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 122.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105.3	1	$36.87	$16.85
Efficient EV	87.8	1	$30.72	$14.04
EV Truck/SUV	140.4	1	$49.15	$22.47

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 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

Late night in Dallas on Monday

Local time

12:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSE 5 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:02AM CDT until July 17 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Lockney, TX

Late night in Lockney on Monday

Local time

12:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:03AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:02AM CDT until July 17 at 6:45AM 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

12 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

6h 28m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 92% of the 351.1-mile route utilizing them. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 102.7 miles along US 81. Expecting a mostly highway profile means you'll encounter fewer surface streets, especially in the earlier parts of the drive. The transition to more rural cruising will likely occur as you approach your destination.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 102.7 mi on US 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 81 and US Highway 82 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 351.1 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 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles (TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

3,280 ft 428 ft

Total Climb

2,908 ft

Total Descent

56 ft

Highest Point

3,280 ft

~351.1 mi in

Elevation Range

2,851 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 Lockney, TX, road signs point toward Denton, Abilene and Lubbock.

Denton

30.8 mi in | ~33m

Abilene

137.5 mi in | ~2h 26m | via US 82

Lubbock

186.3 mi in | ~3h 21m | via US 82

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 Lockney, 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 6h 28m. Total distance: 351.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 102.7 miles on US 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 18 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 Lockney, 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 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lockney, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

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Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dallas, TX

Lockney, TX

Same local time

12 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 28m on the road

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 Lockney, 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?

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

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