Trip from Dallas, TX to Pinehurst, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 59m

Distance

222.9 mi

359 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 47m ★

6 AM

4h 0m

8 AM

4h 26m

10 AM

4h 9m

12 PM

4h 6m

3 PM

4h 10m

5 PM

4h 24m

8 PM

3h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Dallas to Pinehurst covers approximately 222.9 miles of Texas terrain, typically requiring about 3 hours and 59 minutes of drive time. Because the route stays entirely within the Great Plains region, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape, but you should prepare for a turn-heavy journey. With a total fuel budget of roughly $34, this trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion. You will navigate a mix of city streets and local roads, including McKinney Avenue, US 75 North, and the Woodall Rodgers Freeway. Since the drive is under four hours, you can comfortably complete it in one go without needing an overnight stop, allowing for maximum flexibility in your travel schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

111.4 miles from Dallas, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Julius Schepps Freeway	204.1 mi	3h 29m
FM 1488	13.2 mi	20m
Farm-to-Market Road 149	2.2 mi	4m
FM 149 Spur	1.4 mi	2m
Woodall Rodgers Freeway	0.4 mi	<1m
McKinney Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
North Lamar Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Farm to Market Road 1774	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Julius Schepps Freeway — 204.1 mi, about 3h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Lamar Street

433 ft · 14 sec · North Lamar Street

Turn right onto McKinney Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · McKinney Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 75 North

Merge onto Spur 366

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 45 South: Houston Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 45

3.1 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 45

201 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 81 Toward FM 1488: Magnolia, Hempstead Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

219 ft · 4 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 41 sec

Turn straight onto FM 1488

13 mi · 20 min · FM 1488

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto FM 149 Spur

1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 149 Spur

At end of road, turn left onto FM 149

2.2 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 149

Turn left onto TX 249

285 ft · 4 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774

Arrive at destination

FM 1774

Trip Plan

To make the most of this four-hour drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and break up the turn-heavy segments. Since the route relies on local roads, departing during off-peak hours can help you avoid congestion that often builds up on surface streets. Keep your $34 fuel budget handy and consider topping off your tank before you leave the Dallas metro area to ensure you have a smooth run to Pinehurst. Because the trip is relatively short, you have the advantage of adjusting your schedule based on your personal energy levels. Always double-check your navigation before heading out, as the reliance on local roads means you will be making more turns than you would on a standard interstate route.

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 111.4 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.1 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 49 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 111.4 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinehurst, 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 222.9 miles and 3h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 Julius Schepps Freeway for about 204.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mexia, TX

111 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

Waxahachie, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corsicana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.4 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Julius Schepps Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 204.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your 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

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 205.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | McKinney Avenue

Turn right onto McKinney Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Houston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 45 South: Houston

1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway

Merge onto I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway

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

Use the straight / right lanes.

4.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

205.5 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in

Take the exit toward FM 1488: Magnolia, Hempstead

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. Exit 81 Toward FM 1488: Magnolia, Hempstead

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.68 one way

$67.36 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$36.87	$73.73
premium	$4.54	$39.80	$79.59
diesel	$5.61	$49.21	$98.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.9	0	$23.40	$10.70
Efficient EV	55.7	0	$19.50	$8.92
EV Truck/SUV	89.2	1	$31.21	$14.27

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Dallas, TX

Late night in Dallas on Sunday

Local time

2:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

S 15 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 3:47PM CDT until April 14 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 3:46PM CDT until April 14 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Pinehurst, TX

Late night in Pinehurst on Sunday

Local time

2:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3h 59m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a hands-on driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition off the major freeways. Because the path relies on local roads rather than high-speed thoroughfares, your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections. This profile makes for a more technical drive than a standard highway trek, so keep your focus sharp as you navigate the turns. The journey remains consistent in its character from start to finish, keeping you engaged with the road throughout the entire 222.9-mile distance.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 204.1 mi on Julius Schepps Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and FM 1488. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near McKinney Avenue.

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 222.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Pinehurst, TX, road signs point toward Fm 1488: Magnolia and Hempstead.

Fm 1488: Magnolia

205.5 mi in | ~3h 32m

Hempstead

205.5 mi in | ~3h 32m

About the Cities

Starting in Dallas, TX

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“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...

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 3h 59m. Total distance: 222.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 204.1 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Pinehurst, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Pinehurst, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Dallas, TX to Pinehurst, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

City Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dallas, TX

Pinehurst, TX

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 59m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Dallas, 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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