Origin
Grand Saline, TX
Late night in Grand Saline on Tuesday
Local time
3:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Saline, TX to Dallas, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
66.3 mi
107 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Saline, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Grand Saline to Dallas, you are looking at a straightforward 73.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend roughly $11 on fuel for the trip, making it a very budget-friendly option for your schedule. Both locations sit within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your transit. Since there are no planned stops required for this short distance, you have the flexibility to head straight to your destination without unnecessary delays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 80 | 19.2 mi | 21m |
| East South Commerce Street | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| West Frank Street | 9 mi | 10m |
| Goodnight Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 6 mi | 7m |
| West US Highway 80 | 3 mi | 3m |
| East Pine Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 80
— 19.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Saline, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on East Frank Street
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Frank Street
2
Turn right onto TX 110; FM 17
380 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 80
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Garland Street
4
Continue on US 80
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Frank Street
5
Continue on US 80
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pine Street
6
Continue on US 80
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Goodnight Boulevard
7
Continue on US 80
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Houston Street
8
Continue on US 80
19 mi
·
21 min
·
East South Commerce Street
9
Continue on US 80
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West US Highway 80
10
Take the exit onto US 80
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 80
Toward US 80 West: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 30; US 67
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 47B
Toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Use the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Elm Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lamar Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Grand Saline, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 39.3 and 65.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
39.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
US 80
Take the exit onto US 80 toward US 80 West: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 80 West: Dallas
8
64.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 47B
Toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinn...
7
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
8
64.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
8
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Elm Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Elm Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.02 one way
$20.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.84 | $23.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
3:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 to 10 mph
5% chance
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
11 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
1h 18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 haul, as this route does not rely on major highways. With a highway share of 0%, your time behind the wheel will be spent navigating local roads, which keeps the experience engaging and varied. The route avoids long, monotonous stretches, so you will need to remain attentive to the frequent turns along the way. This technical driving style offers a distinct change of pace compared to standard highway travel. Prepare for a more hands-on driving experience as you transition from the smaller community of Grand Saline into the major metro area of Dallas.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on US 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.3 miles in near US 80.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 39.3 miles (US 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
542 ft
399 ft
Total Climb
313 ft
Total Descent
285 ft
Highest Point
542 ft
~23.7 mi in
Elevation Range
143 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Grand Saline, TX
Full guide →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 1h 18m. Total distance: 66.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on US 80. 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: at 39.3 miles (US 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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