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Trip from Dallas, TX to Roanoke, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

31 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

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Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Dallas, TX

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city in Denton County, Texas, United States

Roanoke, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel the 31 miles from Dallas to Roanoke, Texas, expect a quick journey that typically takes around 36 minutes. Because this trip is short and located entirely within the Great Plains region of North Texas, it is perfectly suited for a simple day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-35E North, the North Stemmons Freeway, and the John W. Carpenter Freeway. With a fuel budget of just $5, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, the proximity of these two cities makes the transition between them seamless and straightforward.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SH 114 TEXpress 22.9 mi 24m
North Stemmons Freeway 3.5 mi 4m
SH 183 TEXpress 1.5 mi 1m
John W Carpenter Freeway 0.8 mi <1m
East Byron Nelson Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
TX 114 0.4 mi <1m
North Lamar Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SH 114 TEXpress — 22.9 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Roanoke, 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 North Use 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 433A Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport Use 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 left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress

23 mi · 24 min · SH 114 TEXpress
Toward TX 114 Express West Toll: DFW Airport North Entry Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114

0.4 mi · 28 sec · TX 114
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward TX 114 Business: Roanoke Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on TX 114 Bus

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Byron Nelson Boulevard
12

Arrive at destination

TX 114 Bus

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 29.7 — 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.
7
6.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress toward TX 114 Express West Toll: DFW Airport North Entry

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward TX 114 Express West Toll: DFW Airport No...
6
29.7 mi into trip | ~33m in | TX 114

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.68 one way

$9.37 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $5.13 $10.25
premium $4.54 $5.53 $11.07
diesel $5.61 $6.84 $13.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 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 9.3 0 $3.25 $1.49
Efficient EV 7.8 0 $2.71 $1.24
EV Truck/SUV 12.4 0 $4.34 $1.98

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Dallas, TX

Late night in Dallas on Tuesday

Local time

5:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Clear

S 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Midland/Odessa TX on this developin...

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 2:01AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Roanoke, TX

Late night in Roanoke on Tuesday

Local time

5:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

13 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

36m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a wide-open interstate cruise. While you will utilize several major freeway names, the route functions more like a dense urban connector, resulting in a highway share of 0%. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches of road here, as the longest segment on I-35E North is effectively zero miles before you transition into local navigation. The personality of this drive is dictated by constant adjustments and merging, requiring your full attention. It is a functional, high-traffic experience that demands you stay alert to shifting lanes as you exit the heart of Dallas.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on SH 114 TEXpress.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 114 TEXpress and North Stemmons Freeway. 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

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.

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

636 ft 405 ft

Total Climb

274 ft

Total Descent

67 ft

Highest Point

636 ft

~22.1 mi in

Elevation Range

231 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Dallas, TX to Roanoke, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dfw Airport along the way.

Dfw Airport

4.6 mi in | ~6m | via TX 183

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...

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 36m. Total distance: 31 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on SH 114 TEXpress. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, TX before heading back.

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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