Transitioning from Hico to Dallas covers 102.1 miles of Texas landscape within the Great Plains region. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 48 minutes behind the wheel for this journey. Since the total distance is relatively short, you can easily complete this trip as a simple one-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Texas hubs. Because there are no designated stops on this specific itinerary, it is a straightforward point-to-point drive perfect for those looking to reach the city quickly.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51 miles from Hico, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Northeast Big Bend Trail
61.8 mi
1h 11m
State Highway 220
12.8 mi
18m
US Highway 67
12.1 mi
13m
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.5 mi
5m
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.2 mi
4m
West S G Alexander Freeway
2.7 mi
2m
South Stemmons Freeway
1.3 mi
1m
North Cedar Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Northeast Big Bend Trail
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hico, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on TX 6
0.2 mi·12 sec·West 2nd Street
2
Continue on TX 6
0.1 mi·14 sec·East 2nd Street
3
Turn left onto TX 220
0.8 mi·1 min·North Cedar Street
4
Continue on TX 220
13 mi·18 min·State Highway 220
5
Merge onto US 67
12 mi·13 min·US Highway 67
6
Continue on US 67
62 mi·1 hr 11 min·Northeast Big Bend Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 67
2.7 mi·2 min·West S G Alexander Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 67
5.5 mi·5 min·Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi·4 min·South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi·1 min·South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 429AToward Continental AvenueUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft·10 sec·North Lamar Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 1 hour and 48 minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about complex stop planning or overnight logistics, but you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before leaving Hico to account for the $15 cost. Stay alert while navigating the local roads, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires your full attention compared to a standard highway path. Keep a steady pace to maintain your timing, and enjoy the simplicity of a drive that keeps you off the major interstates for the entire duration.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Hico, TX, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
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 Hico, 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 Hico, TX
This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Hico, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Northeast Big Bend Trail for about 61.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 101.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|TX 220 / North Cedar Street
Turn left onto TX 220 / North Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
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13.9 mi into trip|~20m in|US 67 / US Highway 67
Merge onto US 67 / US Highway 67
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
95.9 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge onto I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
101.4 mi into trip|~2h 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
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101.7 mi into trip|~2h 1m in|Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.41 one way
$30.82 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$16.87
$33.74
premium
$4.54
$18.21
$36.42
diesel
$5.61
$22.52
$45.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.6
0
$10.71
$4.90
Efficient EV
25.5
0
$8.92
$4.08
EV Truck/SUV
40.8
0
$14.28
$6.53
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Hico, TX
Late night
in Hico on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dallas, TX
Late night
in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
2h 2m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged throughout the 102.1-mile journey. You will navigate using East 2nd Street, North Cedar Street, and Highway 220 rather than relying on high-speed interstates. With a 0% highway share, the trip lacks the monotony of a typical freeway grind, instead favoring a more grounded, back-roads feel. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on East 2nd Street, you should anticipate constant maneuvering rather than long, uninterrupted highway cruising.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.8 mi on Northeast Big Bend Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near TX 220 / North Cedar Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (TX 220 / North Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (US 67 / US Highway 67): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 95.9 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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...
The longest stretch is about 61.8 miles on Northeast Big Bend Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (TX 220 / North Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (US 67 / US Highway 67): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 95.9 miles (I 35E / South R L Thornton Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
