Origin
Dallas, TX
Late night in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
81.1 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, TX
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Sulphur Springs, TX
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Trip Overview
Dallas to Sulphur Springs is 81.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via East R L Thornton Freeway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward journey. Expect a mostly highway-focused experience, making it an efficient option for a quick trip. With a recommended 1 day, you'll have plenty of time to make the drive and still have a good portion of your day left. It's a practical choice for those looking for a simple, direct route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 76.9 mi | 1h 21m |
| Gilmer Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Commerce Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Shannon Road West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Street West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East R L Thornton Freeway
— 76.9 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Sulphur Springs, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Lamar Street
2
Turn left onto Commerce Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Commerce Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 45 South
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 30
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 30 East
6
Merge onto I 30; US 67
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
71 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward SH 154 , SH 11
9
Turn straight onto Shannon Road West
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Shannon Road West
10
Turn left onto TX 154
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Broadway Street
11
Continue on Gilmer Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gilmer Street
12
Turn right onto US 67 Bus; TX 154
116 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jefferson Street West
13
Arrive at destination
US 67 Bus; TX 154
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before East R L Thornton Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.9 miles.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 45 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 45 South
8
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 30
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 30
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 30 East
5
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway
Merge onto I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.25 one way
$24.51 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $13.41 | $26.83 |
| premium | $4.54 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.91 | $35.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.52 | $3.89 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.35 | $5.19 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Sulphur Springs, TX
Late night in Sulphur Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
15 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
1h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highly highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll spend most of your time on the East R L Thornton Freeway, covering a longest stretch of 76.9 miles without a significant change in road type. The character of the drive is predominantly that of a freeway, meaning you can expect consistent speeds and minimal interruptions. While the bulk is highway, the initial and final segments will involve navigating city streets like Gilmer Street and Commerce Street in Dallas and Sulphur Springs respectively.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.9 mi on East R L Thornton Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East R L Thornton Freeway and Gilmer Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Sulphur Springs, TX
Full guide →Sulphur Springs was founded in 1854, though it was then known as "Bright Star", and is in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. Though the springs that brought about the name have more or less vanished, it is now known as "The Dairy Capital of Texas", with a museum cultured to that very point, even if the dairy industry has waned a bit around here in the early 21st century.
Top landmarks
- • Hopkins County Courthouse — historic place in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas
- • Hopkins County Museum and Heritage Park — local history museum in Sulphur Springs, Texas
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 1h 29m. Total distance: 81.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.9 miles on East R L Thornton Freeway. 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 Sulphur Springs, 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sulphur Springs, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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