Rest Area
0 mi from route
Trip from Dallas, TX to Weimar, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed May 27, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
240.5 mi
387 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Weimar, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Dallas to Weimar is 240.5 miles and takes about 4h 30m via US 77, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, primarily traversing Texas. The route offers a straightforward drive, suitable for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on highway miles, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. Consider this option if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated drive between these two Texas locations.
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
120.2 miles from Dallas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 77 | 102.4 mi | 1h 59m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 89.9 mi | 1h 32m |
| Robinson Drive | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| I 10 | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| North Jack Kultgen Expressway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| East 1st Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Eagle Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 77
— 102.4 mi, about 1h 59m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,837 veh/hr typical · worst 5,660
Quietest
2 AM
~666 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 43 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 Weimar, TX.
1
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 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
330 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 35E South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 35E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35E
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
9
Continue on I 35E
89 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Exit 426
Toward Dallas Zoo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 333A
Toward Loop 396
12
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
13
Turn left onto Loop 396
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Valley Mills Drive
14
Enter roundabout onto Robinson Drive
125 ft
·
5 sec
·
Robinson Drive
15
Continue on Robinson Drive
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Robinson Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Continue on US 77
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 77
17
Turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
East 4th Street
18
Continue on US 77; US 190; TX 36
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Kemp Street
19
Continue on US 77; US 190; TX 36
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 1st Street
20
Take the exit onto US 77
83 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
US 77
21
Turn left onto Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road
345 ft
·
9 sec
·
Interstate Highway 10 Frontage Road
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
23
Merge onto I 10
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 10
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 682
Toward FM 155: Weimar
25
Turn left onto FM 155
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Eagle Street
26
Turn left onto US 90; FM 155
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Main Street
27
Turn right onto FM 155
111 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Center Street
28
Arrive at destination
FM 155
Trip Plan
Starting early from Dallas is recommended to maximize daylight and avoid potential traffic. With a duration of 4 hours and 30 minutes, this route is easily manageable in one day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. The fuel cost is estimated at $38, so ensure your tank is full before leaving, especially given the 102.4-mile stretch on US 77 where services might be less frequent. Plan for one primary stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 120.2 miles from Dallas, TX, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.4 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 53 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.2 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weimar, 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 240.5 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 US 77 for about 102.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 120.2 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Hill County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Hill County Southbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.9 mi from route
QuikTrip
1 mi from route
290 Travel Plaza
1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.4 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2.5 mi from route
City Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Dallas, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19724823055
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 95.8 — 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
8
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35E South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E South
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway
Merge onto I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
95.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward Loop 396
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 333A
Toward Loop 396
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.80 one way
$75.60 round trip
$3.99/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.39 | $41.54 | $83.08 |
| premium | $4.72 | $44.68 | $89.36 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $52.99 | $105.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-18.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.25 | $11.54 |
| Efficient EV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.04 | $9.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.2 | 1 | $33.67 | $15.39 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Dallas, TX
Afternoon in Dallas on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 25 at 1:35AM CDT until May 25 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Destination
Weimar, TX
Afternoon in Weimar on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 25 at 1:35AM CDT until May 25 at 4:30AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
71°F
Rosebud, TX
120 mi in
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
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
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 91.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 85% highway, meaning you'll be cruising at higher speeds for the majority of the trip. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 102.4 miles on US 77. Expect to encounter urban merging and dense exits as you begin on South R L Thornton Freeway near Dallas. The final portion of the drive transitions to surface roads like Robinson Drive as you approach Weimar.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.4 mi on US 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 77 and South R L Thornton Freeway. 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 240.5 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
Mostly flat terrain
746 ft
279 ft
Total Climb
632 ft
Total Descent
648 ft
Highest Point
746 ft
~51.5 mi in
Elevation Range
466 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Weimar, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 396 along the way.
Loop 396
95.8 mi in
|
~1h 40m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Corner Bakery
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Dallas, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteOpening Bell Coffee
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Dallas, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-We 07:00-18:00; Th-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa...
Visit websiteAllGood Cafe
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Dallas, TX
Hours: Mo-We 08:00-15:00; Th-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su...
Visit websiteEinstein's Bros Bagels
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Waxahachie, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th 07:00-20:30; Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 09...
Hope Coffee
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Visit website
El Buen Sazón
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Weimar, TX
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-We,Su 07:00-14:00; Th-Fr 07:00-20:00
Visit websiteMoak's Family Texas BBQ
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
Cuisine: barbecue
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteWingBucket
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Visit websiteChop House Burger
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Visit websitePressbox Grill
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-02:00
Visit websiteSapa House
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Cuisine: vietnamese;asian;sushi
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12...
Visit websiteGolinda City Park
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Hill Memorial Park
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Trinity River Greenbelt Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Legacy of Love Monument
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Hours: 24/7
Frank H. Caven Memorial Garden
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Museum of Illusions
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Dallas, TX
Hours: Su-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00
Visit websiteThe Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, TX
Hours: We-Su 10:00-17:00
Visit websiteWaples-Platter Buildings
Yes
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
TX
Town of Weimar
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0 mi from route
Weimar Railroad Depot
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Weimar Masonic Lodge No. 423
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Days Inn by Wyndham
Hotel
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.1 mi from route
Rockdale, TX
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 Weimar, TX
Full guide →Weimar is a small town of just 2,000 residents, in the Post Oak Savannah region of Texas about half way between Houston and San Antonio. A wave of Czech and German immigrants settled in Central Texas in the 19th century and Weimar preserves some of that heritage.
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 4h 30m. Total distance: 240.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.4 miles on US 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 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 Weimar, 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 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Weimar, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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