If you are planning to head from Itasca to Dallas, you are looking at a manageable 55.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 1 minute. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to complete comfortably. You can expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable commute within the Great Plains region. Because both cities are located in the same geographic area, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout your drive. It is a straightforward route that serves as a practical connection between these two Texas locations.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East US Highway 67
24.3 mi
27m
I 35W
15.6 mi
16m
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
East Main Street
1.4 mi
2m
South Stemmons Freeway
1.3 mi
1m
South Sparks Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
East US Highway 67
— 24.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Itasca, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on FM 66; FM 934
1.4 mi·2 min·East Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
3
Merge onto I 35W
16 mi·16 min·I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 24Toward FM 1706, FM 3136, I 35W: AlvaradoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto South Parkway Drive
0.4 mi·53 sec·South Parkway Drive
6
Turn right onto FM 1706
0.8 mi·1 min·South Sparks Street
7
Turn slight right onto US 67 Bus
0.1 mi·11 sec·East College Street
8
Continue on US 67 Bus
0.1 mi·14 sec·North Baugh Street
9
Continue on US 67 Bus
0.5 mi·53 sec·North Baugh Street
10
Turn right onto US 67
24 mi·27 min·East US Highway 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 67
2.7 mi·2 min·West S G Alexander Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 67
5.5 mi·5 min·Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi·4 min·South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi·1 min·South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 429AToward Continental AvenueUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft·10 sec·North Lamar Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Itasca, 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 57.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.3 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward FM 1706, FM 3136, I 35W: Alvarado
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 24
Toward FM 1706, FM 3136, I 35W: Alvarado
6
19.4 mi into trip|~23m in|US 67 / East US Highway 67
Turn right onto US 67 / East US Highway 67
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
57.3 mi into trip|~1h 5m 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
6
57.6 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.75 one way
$17.50 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$9.58
$19.15
premium
$4.54
$10.34
$20.68
diesel
$5.61
$12.78
$25.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.4
0
$6.08
$2.78
Efficient EV
14.5
0
$5.07
$2.32
EV Truck/SUV
23.2
0
$8.11
$3.71
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Itasca, TX
Late night
in Itasca on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 15 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 12:13AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:11AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Dallas, TX
Late night
in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Midlothian, TX
29 mi in
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
15 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
1h 7m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by a monotonous interstate slog. With a highway share of 0%, this route relies entirely on local roads, requiring your full attention as you navigate the turns. The road lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you will be constantly adjusting to the flow of local traffic. You will find that the character of the road remains consistent from start to finish, providing a driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed transit. Prepare for a more hands-on time behind the wheel compared to a standard highway haul.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.3 mi on East US Highway 67.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East US Highway 67 and I 35W. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near I 35W.
Driving Effort6/10
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 57.9 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: at 1.7 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (US 67 / East US Highway 67): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Itasca, TX and Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Fm 1706 and Fm 3136.
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...
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m 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 24.3 miles on East US Highway 67. 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 1.7 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (US 67 / East US Highway 67): 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.
