Dallas to Reno is 53.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via SH 183 TEXpress, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on highways, so expect a quick transition between these two points. It's a manageable distance, perfect for a day trip or an easy leg of a longer adventure.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SH 183 TEXpress
16.5 mi
16m
Jacksboro Highway
8.8 mi
9m
I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
6m
Jim Wright Freeway
5.7 mi
6m
North Stemmons Freeway
3.5 mi
4m
SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.7 mi
2m
Boyd Road
2.5 mi
4m
East Reno Road
2.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
SH 183 TEXpress
— 16.5 mi, about 16m
Traffic on I-820
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,265 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~452 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 100 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 Reno, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
0.4 mi·46 sec·North Lamar Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
133 ft·3 sec
Toward I 35E North
3
Turn right
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 35E North
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 35E NorthUse the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 35E
3.5 mi·4 min·North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183
0.8 mi·48 sec·John W Carpenter Freeway
Exit 433AToward TX 183: Irving, DFW AirportUse the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi·1 min·SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
15 mi·14 min·SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
2.0 mi·2 min·SH 121/183 TEXpress
10
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi·7 sec·SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
0.7 mi·42 sec·SH 121/183 TEXpress
12
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi·6 min·I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West TollUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi·24 sec·Northeast Loop
14
Continue on I 820
5.7 mi·6 min·Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 10AToward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward TX 199 West: Jacksboro HighwayUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn slight left onto Northwest Loop 820
337 ft·7 sec·Northwest Loop 820
18
Turn right onto TX 199
1.3 mi·2 min·Lake Worth Boulevard
Use the right lane.
19
Take the exit onto TX 199
8.8 mi·9 min·Jacksboro Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward FM 730: BoydUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto Northwest Parkway
484 ft·12 sec·Northwest Parkway
22
Turn right onto FM 730
2.5 mi·4 min·Boyd Road
23
Turn left onto FM 1542
2.1 mi·5 min·East Reno Road
24
Arrive at destination
FM 1542
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 26.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 38 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
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
9
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
6
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.
8
37.6 mi into trip|~40m in
Take the exit toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street
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 10A
Toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street
7
38 mi into trip|~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.72 one way
$15.44 round trip
$3.69/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.08
$8.55
$17.10
premium
$4.43
$9.28
$18.57
diesel
$5.60
$11.73
$23.45
Estimated Tolls: $0.01
Northwest Parkway
(0.1 mi)$0.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16
0
$5.59
$2.55
Efficient EV
13.3
0
$4.66
$2.13
EV Truck/SUV
21.3
0
$7.45
$3.40
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Dallas, TX
Morning
in Dallas on Monday
Local time
6:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SE 5 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 1 at 7:59PM CDT until September 1 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued September 1 at 7:30PM CDT until September 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Destination
Reno, TX
Morning
in Reno on Monday
Local time
6:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 5 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 1 at 7:59PM CDT until September 1 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued September 1 at 7:30PM CDT until September 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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
1h 4m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for 68% of this 53.2-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 16.5 miles on SH 183 TEXpress. After that, you'll transition to Jacksboro Highway and I 820 TEXpress, which will likely involve more frequent exits and merging traffic as you approach your destination. Expect a predominantly highway driving experience with sections of urban freeway.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.5 mi on SH 183 TEXpress.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 183 TEXpress and Jacksboro Highway. 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.8 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
Mostly flat terrain
749 ft407 ft
Total Climb
452 ft
Total Descent
153 ft
Highest Point
749 ft
~38 mi in
Elevation Range
342 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 Reno, TX, road signs point toward Dfw Airport and Fm 730: Boyd.
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...
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.5 miles on SH 183 TEXpress. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.01 in tolls one way, starting with Northwest Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Reno, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Reno, TX before heading back.
