Embarking on the 387.9-mile journey from Dallas to Snyder takes you across the Texas Great Plains over approximately 6 hours and 51 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, it is best approached as a full-day commitment. You should budget about $58 for fuel to cover the distance. While the trip can be completed in a single day, the technical nature of the route requires your full attention behind the wheel. Given the local road focus, this drive offers a departure from the typical highway experience, making it a practical choice for those who prefer backroads over major arteries. Planning for at least one stop will help keep you refreshed for the duration of the trek.
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
194 miles from Dallas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
182.3 mi
3h 4m
US 84
74.5 mi
1h 14m
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
42.3 mi
43m
Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi
35m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
West Freeway
15.5 mi
17m
East Highway 84
6.8 mi
6m
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 182.3 mi, about 3h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Snyder, TX.
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Start on North Lamar Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·North Lamar Street
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·Elm Street
3
Continue on Elm Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Elm Street
4
Take the ramp
327 ft·7 sec
Toward I 30, I 35E
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 30 West, I 35E SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 30 WestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 30
30 mi·35 min·Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 30; US 377
15 mi·17 min·West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 20
182 mi·3 hr 4 min·I 20
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
12
Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
13
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
14
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
15
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
16
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
17
Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
18
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
20
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi·5 min·Slaton Road
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
22
Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
321 ft·6 sec·Interstate 27
23
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
24
Merge onto I 27; US 87
42 mi·43 min·Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward FM 2337
26
Turn straight onto East Service Road
0.2 mi·28 sec·East Service Road
27
Turn sharp right onto FM 2337
0.5 mi·1 min·FM 2337
28
Turn left onto County Road 145
2.0 mi·7 min·County Road 145
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Arrive at destination
County Road 145
Trip Plan
To manage the 6 hours and 51 minutes behind the wheel effectively, aim for an early morning departure to avoid peak local traffic on the city streets. With only one recommended stop, choose your break location strategically to divide the travel time into manageable segments. Keep in mind that since this is a turn-heavy local drive, your average speed will be lower than on a standard highway, so factor in extra time for navigation. Budgeting $58 for fuel is a solid baseline, but keep a little extra set aside for potential detours given the complexity of the route. A concrete tip for this specific path is to pay close attention to street signage, as the reliance on local roads like Ross Avenue and Elm Street means you will need to navigate numerous turns that GPS can sometimes struggle to capture in real time.
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 194 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.3 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 85 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194 miles or 3h 25m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Snyder, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dallas, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 388 miles and 6h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 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 I 20 for about 182.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 229.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 30, I 35E
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30, I 35E
9
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West, I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 30 West, I 35E South
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0.8 mi into trip|~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 30 West
5
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway
Merge onto I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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229.2 mi into trip|~4h in|US 84
Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 238A
Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.63 one way
$117.26 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg136 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$64.17
$128.35
premium
$4.54
$69.27
$138.55
diesel
$5.61
$85.67
$171.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
116.4
1
$40.74
$18.62
Efficient EV
97
1
$33.95
$15.52
EV Truck/SUV
155.2
1
$54.32
$24.83
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
45 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 Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Dallas, TX
Late night
in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
2:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 mph6% chanceLive forecast
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued April 14 at 1:21AM MDT until April 14 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 12:13AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Snyder, TX
Late night
in Snyder on Sunday
Local time
2:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
18 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 51m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route relies entirely on local roads rather than major highways. You will navigate through city streets like Ross Avenue, North Houston Street, and Elm Street, which contribute to a 0% highway share. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch on Ross Avenue is 0 miles, you will find yourself dealing with frequent turns and changing road conditions throughout the 387.9-mile transit. This is a technical, turn-heavy drive that demands constant focus, contrasting sharply with the monotonous pace of an interstate commute. Transitioning through the Great Plains, the road's personality remains intimate and local, requiring you to stay alert through every turn.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 182.3 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 388 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 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,393 ft428 ft
Total Climb
3,444 ft
Total Descent
486 ft
Highest Point
3,393 ft
~371.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,965 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 Snyder, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.
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...
Snyder is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. It was a very rough and tumble place in the early days after first being settled in 1878. Then there was an oil boom period. Now Snyder has a college (Western Texas College) and a little more of a diversified and stable presence.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 51m. Total distance: 388 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 51m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 182.3 miles on I 20. 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 Snyder, 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Snyder, TX before the return drive.
