Rest Area
0 mi from route
Trip from Fritch, TX to Dallas, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 8m
Distance
384.8 mi
619 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 58m
★
6 AM
7h 9m
8 AM
7h 31m
10 AM
7h 17m
12 PM
7h 14m
3 PM
7h 18m
5 PM
7h 30m
8 PM
7h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fritch, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
This 384.8-mile journey from Fritch, Texas, to Dallas, Texas, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 7 hours and 8 minutes. Primarily following US Highway 287, with some sections on Central East Freeway, this route offers a highway-focused experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $58, it's an economical option for traversing the Great Plains region of Texas. You'll encounter two planned stops along the way, making it manageable for a one-day excursion. This drive is best suited for those who prefer consistent highway travel and want to reach their destination efficiently.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192.4 miles from Fritch, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 287 | 121.1 mi | 2h 7m |
| Central East Freeway | 99.2 mi | 1h 46m |
| US Highway 287 East | 40.5 mi | 42m |
| West 2nd Street | 27.8 mi | 30m |
| West Broadway Street | 20.6 mi | 30m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 15 mi | 14m |
| FM 683 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 5.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 287
— 121.1 mi, about 2h 7m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,816 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~229 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 51 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 Fritch, TX and Dallas, TX.
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Start on TX 136
21 mi
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30 min
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West Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto FM 293
1.4 mi
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2 min
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FM 293
3
Turn right onto FM 683
6.2 mi
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10 min
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FM 683
4
Turn right onto US 60
1.6 mi
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1 min
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US Highway 60
5
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US Historic 66
1.3 mi
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1 min
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East US Highway 66
6
Continue on I 40 Business; US Historic 66
3.2 mi
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3 min
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East Business 40
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
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41 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
8
Merge onto I 40
1.4 mi
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1 min
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I 40
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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44 sec
Toward FM 2373
10
Turn left
241 ft
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8 sec
11
Turn right onto FM 2373
3.5 mi
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6 min
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FM 2373
12
Turn left onto US 287
11 mi
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11 min
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US Highway 287
13
Continue on US 287
1.1 mi
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2 min
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West 1st Street
14
Continue on US 287; FM 1151
28 mi
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28 min
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US Highway 287
15
Continue on US 287; TX 70
28 mi
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30 min
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West 2nd Street
16
Turn slight right onto US 287
14 mi
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13 min
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US Highway 287
17
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi
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58 sec
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Burnett Street
18
Continue on US 287
14 mi
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14 min
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US Highway 287
19
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi
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3 min
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Avenue F Northwest
20
Continue on US 287
54 mi
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58 min
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US Highway 287
21
Continue on US 287
4.1 mi
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4 min
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Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
41 mi
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42 min
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US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 287
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Northwest Freeway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
0.6 mi
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42 sec
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Northwest Freeway
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
25
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287
2.5 mi
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3 min
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Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Central East Freeway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi
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1 min
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Central East Freeway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
97 mi
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1 hr 43 min
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Central East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on US 81; US 287
4.6 mi
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4 min
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US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto I 35W; US 287
2.3 mi
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2 min
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North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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24 sec
Exit 57
Toward I 820
Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
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1 min
Toward I 820 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
34
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi
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24 sec
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Northeast Loop
35
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Toward I 820 Express East Toll
36
Merge onto I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi
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5 min
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I 820 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
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4 min
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi
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11 min
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SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi
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3 min
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SH 183 TEXpress
40
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi
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50 sec
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John W Carpenter Freeway
41
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi
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4 min
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North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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22 sec
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use the slight right lane.
43
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
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18 sec
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North Stemmons Freeway
44
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
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48 sec
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Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
45
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
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10 sec
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North Lamar Street
46
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
To maximize your drive from Fritch to Dallas, consider an early morning departure to avoid any potential traffic congestion as you approach the Dallas area. With a duration of over 7 hours, planning for your two stops is key to breaking up the journey comfortably. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 121.1-mile stretch on US Highway 287, to ensure you don't need to deviate for gas. Given it’s a single-day trip, flexibility is on your side, but a well-timed early start will make the most of your driving day.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192.4 miles from Fritch, TX, or about 3h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.1 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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.4 miles or 3h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fritch, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fritch, TX
This is one driving day of about 384.8 miles and 7h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Fritch, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 287 for about 121.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
192 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 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 192.4 miles from Fritch, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 287 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.1 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 mi from route
Wise County Northbound
0 mi from route
Wichita County Southbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Wichita Falls
0 mi from route
Donley County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Safety Rest Areas: Hardeman County Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Safety Rest Areas: Hardeman County Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Wichita County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Donley County Southbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
2.4 mi from route
City Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Dallas, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19724823055
Visit websiteManiac’s Mansion (TAG’s)
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Final third
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
Wichita Falls, Texas
Hours: 5–9 pm
+19402575543
Visit websiteMuseum of North Texas History
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Final third
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
Wichita Falls, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+19403227628
Visit websiteiFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.6 mi from route
~7 min detour
Hurst, Texas
Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm
+18178184359
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 242.6 and 384.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
242.6 mi into trip
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~4h 35m in
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US 287 / Northwest Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, U...
6
249.2 mi into trip
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~4h 43m in
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US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
352.7 mi into trip
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~6h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 820
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward I 820
7
353.1 mi into trip
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~6h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 820 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 East
8
384.1 mi into trip
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~7h 7m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.71 one way
$105.41 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $58.87 | $117.74 |
| premium | $4.23 | $64.01 | $128.01 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $72.66 | $145.32 |
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: 134.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.4 | 1 | $40.40 | $18.47 |
| Efficient EV | 96.2 | 1 | $33.67 | $15.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.9 | 1 | $53.87 | $24.63 |
Gas CO2
135 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.
Origin
Fritch, TX
Late night in Fritch on Sunday
Local time
2:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 to 15 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 16 at 11:58PM CDT until July 17 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:42PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Dallas, TX
Late night in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
2:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 16 at 11:58PM CDT until July 17 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:42PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM 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
9 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
7h 8m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
National Monument
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 83% of this trip, predominantly on US Highway 287. The road offers a consistent pace, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 121.1 miles, allowing for steady progress. While largely a highway experience, you'll transition between different segments of US Highway 287 and the Central East Freeway as you approach Dallas. This route doesn't feature significant scenic detours but provides a straightforward path through the Texas landscape. The character of the drive is one of efficiency and directness.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 121.1 mi on US Highway 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 287 and Central East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 242.6 miles in near US 287 / Northwest Freeway.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 384.8 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 242.6 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 249.2 miles (US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 352.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,539 ft
428 ft
Total Climb
343 ft
Total Descent
3,110 ft
Highest Point
3,539 ft
~27.5 mi in
Elevation Range
3,110 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 Fritch, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 2373 along the way.
Fm 2373
36 mi in
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~52m
About the Cities
Starting in Fritch, TX
Full guide →Fritch is a city in the High Plains region of Texas.
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 7h 8m. Total distance: 384.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 121.1 miles on US Highway 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 22 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 Dallas, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 242.6 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 249.2 miles (US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 352.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dallas, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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