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Trip from Kountze, TX to Dallas, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
250.8 mi
404 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kountze, TX
Thomas balabaud
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Kountze to Dallas is 250.8 miles and takes about 4h 51m via US Highway 175 West, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. It's a solid choice for a single-day trip, offering a straightforward drive without extensive detours. You'll find the majority of this trip is on well-maintained highways, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.4 miles from Kountze, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 175 West | 78.4 mi | 1h 25m |
| US 69 | 53.6 mi | 1h 3m |
| US Highway 69 North | 42.8 mi | 48m |
| South Pine Street | 29.6 mi | 33m |
| US Highway 175 | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| South Wheeler Avenue | 3 mi | 3m |
| South Magnolia Street | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| East Denman Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 175 West
— 78.4 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kountze, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on South Cherry Street
98 ft
·
6 sec
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South Cherry Street
2
Turn right onto East Brown Street
258 ft
·
9 sec
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East Brown Street
3
Turn right onto US 69; US 287
30 mi
·
33 min
·
South Pine Street
4
Continue on US 69; US 287
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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South Magnolia Street
5
Continue on US 69
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 69 North
6
Continue on US 69
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Wheeler Avenue
7
Continue on US 69
36 mi
·
40 min
·
US Highway 69 North
8
Continue on US 69
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Denman Avenue
9
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South Chestnut Street
10
Turn straight
304 ft
·
11 sec
11
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Timberland Drive
12
Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
13
At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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Loop 287 Frontage Road
14
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
15
Merge onto US 69
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 69
16
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
17
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
18
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
19
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
20
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
21
Continue on US 175
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175
22
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Corsicana Street
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 45
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 284B
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Elm Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
27
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lamar Street
29
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 51-minute drive time, it's feasible to complete this trip in one day, but consider an early start to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. The fuel cost is estimated at $36, so ensure your tank is full before departing Kountze. Pay attention to the transition from US Highway 175 West to US 69, as road signage will guide you through this change. This route is best tackled when you want a direct and uncomplicated transit.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 125.4 miles from Kountze, TX, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 55 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.4 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
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 Kountze, 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 Kountze, TX
This is one driving day of about 250.8 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Kountze, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 175 West for about 78.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.4 miles from Kountze, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 175 West if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.8 mi from route
City Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Dallas, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19724823055
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 249.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Brown Street
Turn right onto East Brown Street
Navigation decision point
6
178.3 mi into trip
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~3h 30m in
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US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
247.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 45m in
|
I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge onto I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
249.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 47m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 284B
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
8
249.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Elm Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Elm Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.65 one way
$75.30 round trip
$3.81/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $41.66 | $83.32 |
| premium | $4.57 | $45.07 | $90.15 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $61.97 | $123.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.33 | $12.04 |
| Efficient EV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.95 | $10.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.3 | 1 | $35.11 | $16.05 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Kountze, TX
Morning in Kountze on Friday
Local time
6:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Dallas, TX
Morning in Dallas on Friday
Local time
6:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
53°F
Jacksonville, TX
125 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 79% of the 250.8 miles on major roads. You'll encounter your longest stretch without a significant change in road type on US Highway 175 West, covering 78.4 miles. The route shifts to US 69 and then US Highway 69 North, indicating a transition to more rural cruising as you head north. Expect to see a consistent flow of traffic typical of these main arteries.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.4 mi on US Highway 175 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 175 West and US 69. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Brown 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 250.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 (East Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 178.3 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 247.1 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
622 ft
321 ft
Total Climb
366 ft
Total Descent
291 ft
Highest Point
622 ft
~151.3 mi in
Elevation Range
301 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Kountze, TX
Full guide →Founded 1881
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 4h 51m. Total distance: 250.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.4 miles on US Highway 175 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 178.3 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 247.1 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Dallas, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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