Trip from Dallas, TX to Snyder, 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 51m

Distance

388 mi

624 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 40m ★

6 AM

6h 51m

8 AM

7h 15m

10 AM

7h 0m

12 PM

6h 57m

3 PM

7h 1m

5 PM

7h 14m

8 PM

6h 44m

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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Snyder, TX

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Trip Overview

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 .

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

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,680 veh/hr typical · worst 2,135

Quietest

2 AM

~202 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 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 Snyder, TX.

Start on North Lamar Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Elm Street

Continue on Elm Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Elm Street

Take the ramp

327 ft · 7 sec

Toward I 30, I 35E

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 30 West, I 35E South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 30 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 30

30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 30; US 377

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 20

182 mi · 3 hr 4 min · I 20

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84

Continue on US 84

4.5 mi · 5 min · Slaton Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

321 ft · 6 sec · Interstate 27

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto I 27; US 87

42 mi · 43 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward FM 2337

Turn straight onto East Service Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · East Service Road

Turn sharp right onto FM 2337

0.5 mi · 1 min · FM 2337

Turn left onto County Road 145

2.0 mi · 7 min · County Road 145

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

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 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tye, TX

194 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

Mineral Wells, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Merkel, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 194 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

$53.14 one way

$106.29 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 136 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$59.36	$118.72
premium	$4.23	$64.54	$129.08
diesel	$4.80	$73.26	$146.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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, 2026-07-13.

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 Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Dallas, TX

Late night in Dallas on Monday

Local time

1:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:06AM CDT until July 20 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:06AM CDT until July 21 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Snyder, TX

Late night in Snyder on Monday

Local time

1:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Partly Cloudy

SW 5 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:06AM CDT until July 20 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:06AM CDT until July 21 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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

15 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.

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 Effort 8/10

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 ft 428 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.

Lubbock

229.2 mi in | ~4h | via US 84

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 Snyder, TX

Full guide →

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.

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 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.

Yes — we found about 37 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 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. There are 37 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Dallas, TX to Snyder, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-20

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Llano Estacado Picnic Area

Picnic Area

Picnic Area

I-20 Westbound Picnic Area

I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Picnic Area

Service Plaza

Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area

Eastland County Westbound Rest Area

Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Road Ranger

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Road Ranger

TA

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Eagles Landing Travel Plaza

QuikTrip

Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area

Callahan County Westbound Rest Area

Hale County Southbound Rest Area

Hale County Northbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

QuikTrip

Service Plaza

City Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dallas, TX

Snyder, TX

Same local time

15 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 51m 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 Snyder, 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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