Origin
Duncanville, TX
Late night in Duncanville on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duncanville, TX to Dallas, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duncanville, TX
Mark Direen
Dallas, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Duncanville to Dallas, you are facing a quick, 13.7-mile journey that typically takes about 18 minutes. This short distance is ideal for a day trip, as it requires no overnight stops and fits easily into a casual morning or afternoon schedule. You will navigate entirely through the Great Plains region of Texas, keeping your transit costs minimal with an estimated fuel budget of only $2. Because there are zero mandatory stops on this itinerary, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule permits. It is a straightforward, practical connection between these two Texas communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marvin D Love Freeway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East Wheatland Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Cockrell Hill Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East S G Alexander Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Marvin D Love Freeway
— 5.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duncanville, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on this road
26 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Center Street
21 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Center Street
3
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto East Wheatland Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wheatland Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto South Cockrell Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cockrell Hill Road
6
Turn sharp left onto East Highway 67
368 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Highway 67
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 67 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto US 67
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
East S G Alexander Freeway
9
Continue on US 67
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Center Street
Turn right onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
East Highway 67
Turn sharp left onto East Highway 67
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 67 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 67 North
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Dallas, TX
Late night in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
12 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
18m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route has a 0% highway share. You will navigate your way using East Center Street, South Main Street, and East Wheatland Road to reach your destination. Because the entire 13.7-mile stretch consists of local roads, the driving experience is focused on urban navigation rather than long, uninterrupted highway spans. Staying alert at intersections is essential, as the character of the road relies on consistent turning and local traffic flow. It is a functional, stop-and-go experience that requires your full attention on city streets.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on Marvin D Love Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Marvin D Love Freeway 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 early in the drive near East Center Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 14.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (East Highway 67): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Duncanville, TX
Full guide →Duncanville is a southern suburb of Dallas, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas. Duncanville's population was 39,000 in 2019. The city is part of the Best Southwest area, which includes Duncanville, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and Lancaster.
Arriving 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 18m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on Marvin D Love 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 Dallas, 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: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (East Highway 67): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dallas, 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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