Origin
Greenville, TX
Night in Greenville on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, 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
1h
Distance
51.7 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Greenville to Dallas, you are facing a straightforward 51.6-mile commute that typically takes about one hour and one minute. Since this path relies entirely on local streets like Pickett, King, and Washington, you should plan for a steady pace rather than high-speed highway travel. The entire journey stays within the Great Plains region, keeping the geography consistent from start to finish. Because the trip is so short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. With a fuel budget of just $8, it is an incredibly affordable way to bridge the gap between these two Texas cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Freeway | 47.4 mi | 51m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Moulton Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Stonewall Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
— 47.4 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on this road
29 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Pickett Street
45 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pickett Street
3
Turn right onto King Street
271 ft
·
9 sec
·
King Street
4
Turn right onto Spur 302
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
5
Turn right onto US 69 Bus; TX 34
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stonewall Street
6
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Park Street
7
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Moulton Street
8
Turn right onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
10
Merge onto I 30; US 67
47 mi
·
51 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Use the slight left lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Elm Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lamar Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Greenville, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.5 — 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
|
Pickett Street
Turn right onto Pickett Street
Navigation decision point
8
49.8 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
50 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
50.3 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
50.5 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
$7.81 one way
$15.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Night in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 to 15 mph
66% 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
27 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 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 monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will be navigating through local corridors, with your longest uninterrupted stretch being 0 miles on Pickett Street. This design makes for a more hands-on driving experience, requiring you to stay alert through various intersections and turns. Because the route avoids major highways, the pace remains constant and grounded in local traffic flow. Prepare for a trip that demands your attention to navigation rather than the mindless cruising found on larger thoroughfares.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.4 mi on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway and Elm Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pickett Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.7 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Pickett Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Greenville, TX
Full guide →Founded 1846
Greenville is a city of 28,164 (2020) in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Central Christian Church — building in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas
- • Katy Depot — building in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas
- • Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum — museum in Greenville, Taxes , US
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. Total distance: 51.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.4 miles on Martin Luther King Jr 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 (Pickett Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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