Origin
Mabank, TX
Morning in Mabank on Tuesday
Local time
8:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mabank, 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 2m
Distance
55 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 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mabank, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Mabank to Dallas, you are facing a straightforward 55-mile journey across the Texas Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 55 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a highly economical route for those needing to connect between these two locations. Because the entire trip stays within the same region, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East US Highway 175 | 49.9 mi | 54m |
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East US Highway 175
— 49.9 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mabank, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on East Market Street
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Market Street
2
Turn right onto TX 198
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
3
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
5
Merge onto US 175
50 mi
·
54 min
·
East US Highway 175
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 45
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 284B
Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Elm Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Lamar Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 198 / North 3rd Street
Turn right onto TX 198 / North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 175 / East US Highway 175
Merge onto US 175 / East US Highway 175
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
51.3 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
53.5 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
53.8 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
$8.31 one way
$16.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 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 | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
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
8:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
18 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 2m 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 that demands your full attention compared to the monotony of a long-distance interstate haul. With zero highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the entire 55-mile duration. This lack of highway travel means you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience rather than a cruise-controlled highway sprint. While you won't have any lengthy uninterrupted stretches, the constant changes in direction keep the drive engaging. Navigating these local paths is the defining personality of this trip, so keep your focus on the road as you make your way toward Dallas.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.9 mi on East US Highway 175.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East US Highway 175 and Julius Schepps Freeway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 198 / North 3rd 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 55 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: near the start (TX 198 / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 175 / East US Highway 175): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.3 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Mabank, TX
Full guide →Founded 1900
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 2m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.9 miles on East US Highway 175. 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: near the start (TX 198 / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 175 / East US Highway 175): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.3 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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