Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kemp, TX
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Dallas, TX
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If you are looking to get from Kemp to Dallas, you are looking at a straightforward 45.1-mile journey that typically takes about 51 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is a quick transition within the Great Plains region. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a day trip. Since the drive is quite short, you will not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It is a highly efficient route that gets you from a smaller town to the heart of the city with minimal hassle.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East US Highway 175 | 40.4 mi | 43m |
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North Elm Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kemp, TX and Dallas, TX.
Start on FM 1895
Turn right onto US 175 Bus
Turn left onto US 175
Merge onto I 45
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Elm Street
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Kemp, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 175 Bus / North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 175 / East US Highway 175
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Elm Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.81 one way
$13.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Kemp on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 94% of your time spent on major roads. You will spend the vast majority of your commute, totaling 40.4 miles, on East US Highway 175. The experience is defined by these fast, consistent stretches rather than winding backroads or technical maneuvers. As you approach your destination, the route transitions onto the Julius Schepps Freeway and North Elm Street to navigate into the city center. Expect a steady, high-speed pace that remains predictable from start to finish.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East US Highway 175 and Julius Schepps Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 175 Bus / North Elm Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 175 Bus / North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 175 / East US Highway 175): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.5 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
271 ft
Total Descent
224 ft
Highest Point
483 ft
~32.2 mi in
Elevation Range
127 ft
Founded 1922
“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
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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