Origin
Howe, TX
Morning in Howe on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Howe, 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 1m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 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 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Howe, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Howe to Dallas, you are looking at a straightforward 54.7-mile journey through the Great Plains of Texas. Expect to spend about 57 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, it is an affordable route for a quick commute or a weekend visit. Since both locations reside within the same region, you will notice a consistent landscape as you travel south. This drive is best treated as a simple, direct connection between these two Texas points rather than a multi-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Expressway | 44.7 mi | 48m |
| South Collins Freeway | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Woodall Rodgers Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Haning Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Denny Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broom Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Central Expressway
— 44.7 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howe, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on TX 5
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Denny Street
2
Turn right onto Spur 381
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Haning Street
3
Turn left onto South Collins Freeway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Collins Freeway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
5
Merge onto US 75
6.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Collins Freeway
6
Continue on US 75
45 mi
·
48 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Waco, Denton
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Saint Paul Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Spur 366
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Field Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Broom Street
170 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broom Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Broom Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Broom Street
13
Turn slight left
173 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Lamar Street, Continental Avenue
14
Turn straight
136 ft
·
6 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
251 ft
·
15 sec
16
Turn left onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 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
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Howe, 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 0.2 and 54.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Spur 381 / West Haning Street
Turn right onto Spur 381 / West Haning Street
Navigation decision point
8
53 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Waco, Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward Waco, Denton
7
53.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Saint Paul Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Saint Paul Street
6
54 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward Field Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Field Street
5
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.24 one way
$16.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.57
Central Expressway
(44.7 mi)
$3.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$4
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 AM
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
6 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 1m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention compared to a standard interstate cruise. Because the highway share for this route is 0%, you should anticipate navigating local roads that prioritize surface-level travel over high-speed transit. This setup means you will likely encounter more frequent intersections and changes in pace throughout the 54.7-mile distance. While you won't be dealing with a long, monotonous interstate stretch, the technical nature of these local roads keeps the drive engaging. Expect a consistent, hands-on experience from start to finish as you navigate the path toward Dallas.
97% 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: 44.7 mi on North Central Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Central Expressway and South Collins Freeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Spur 381 / West Haning Street.
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 54.5 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 0.2 miles (Spur 381 / West Haning Street): Navigation decision point; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Howe, 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 1m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.7 miles on North Central Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.57 in tolls one way, starting with Central Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.2 miles (Spur 381 / West Haning Street): Navigation decision point; at 53 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.4 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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