Origin
Highland Village, TX
Late night in Highland Village on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland Village, 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
35m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Village, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Dallas, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 28.1-mile drive from Highland Village, TX to Dallas, TX is an easy 35-minute trip, perfect for a single day. With a high highway share of 93%, you'll spend most of your time on the North Stemmons Freeway. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, making it an economical option. This route is entirely within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. Given its short distance and duration, this trip requires no overnight stays and can easily be completed in a single outing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Stemmons Freeway | 26 mi | 30m |
| Highland Village Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lakevista West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Greenbriar Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Stemmons Freeway
— 26 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Village, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Greenbriar Lane
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Greenbriar Lane
2
Turn right onto Lakevista West
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lakevista West
3
At end of road, turn right onto Highland Village Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Highland Village Road
4
Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 35E South, US 77
6
Merge onto I 35E
16 mi
·
18 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
10
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.4 — 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
|
Lakevista West
Turn right onto Lakevista West
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Highland Village Road
At end of road, turn right onto Highland Village Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Merge onto I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27.4 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
$4.25 one way
$8.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 to 15 mph
66% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:44AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 12:34AM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
4 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
35m 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 highway-focused experience on this route, with 93% of the drive taking place on major roads like North Stemmons Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a solid 26 miles on this freeway, allowing for a consistent pace. You'll transition from Highland Village Road onto the North Stemmons Freeway, which will be your primary companion for the majority of the journey before reaching Dallas via Continental Avenue. The character of the road remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficiency and direct travel.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26 mi on North Stemmons Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Stemmons Freeway and Highland Village Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lakevista West.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Lakevista West): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Highland Village Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 35m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26 miles on North Stemmons 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 (Lakevista West): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Highland Village Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 35E / North Stemmons 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.
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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