Origin
Lewisville, TX
Late night in Lewisville on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewisville, 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
29m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewisville, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling the 24.6 miles from Lewisville to Dallas is a quick, straightforward journey that typically takes about 30 minutes. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience consistent terrain throughout the trip. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it remains a very affordable commute or day trip. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, the drive is brief enough to be highly flexible for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Stemmons Freeway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| South Mill Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East State Highway 121 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Stemmons Freeway
— 12.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisville, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on South Mill Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Mill Street
2
Continue on South Mill Street
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Mill Street
3
Turn right onto TX 121 Bus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East State Highway 121
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto South Stemmons Freeway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 35E South, US 77 South
6
Merge onto I 35E
13 mi
·
14 min
·
South 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
TX 121 Bus / East State Highway 121
Turn right onto TX 121 Bus / East State Highway 121
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Stemmons Freeway
Turn left onto South Stemmons Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 35E South, US 77 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35E South, US 77 South
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
22.5 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
$3.51 one way
$7.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.84 | $7.67 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route relies on a mix of South Mill Street, Highway 121, and South Stemmons Freeway. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for more frequent stops and transitions between local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on South Mill Street, indicating a route that requires your full attention at intersections. Navigating these segments keeps the drive engaging, as you transition from the local atmosphere of Lewisville into the busier roads leading toward Dallas. You will find that the road's personality is defined by its urban connectivity rather than high-speed highway stretches.
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: 12.9 mi on South Stemmons Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Stemmons Freeway and North Stemmons Freeway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near TX 121 Bus / East State Highway 121.
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 23.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 miles (TX 121 Bus / East State Highway 121): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (South Stemmons Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Lewisville, TX
Full guide →Lewisville is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Denton County in the state of Texas.
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 29m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m 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 12.9 miles on South 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: at 1 miles (TX 121 Bus / East State Highway 121): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (South Stemmons Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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