Traveling from Mart to Dallas covers 100.1 miles of the Great Plains, making for a straightforward transit that takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $15 on fuel for this commute. Since the drive is entirely within the Great Plains region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the journey. This route is best suited for those looking for a direct, efficient connection between these two Texas locations. It offers a practical way to reach the city without the complications of a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55 miles from Mart, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 35E
58.1 mi
1h
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi
31m
East Texas Avenue
7.8 mi
11m
East State Highway 6
6.5 mi
6m
East Loop 340
4.9 mi
6m
TX 6
0.3 mi
<1m
Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
North Lamar Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 58.1 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mart, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on TX 164
7.8 mi·11 min·East Texas Avenue
2
Merge onto TX 6
6.5 mi·6 min·East State Highway 6
3
Take the exit onto TX 6
0.3 mi·33 sec·TX 6
4
Turn right onto Loop 340
4.9 mi·6 min·East Loop 340
5
Take the exit
354 ft·10 sec
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 35 North
7
Merge onto I 35; US 77
31 mi·31 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
58 mi·1 hr·I 35E
Toward I 35E: DallasUse the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 429AToward Continental AvenueUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft·10 sec·North Lamar Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 45 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since the trip is short and requires no planned stops, you can easily work this drive into a busy schedule without the need for extensive rest breaks. Make sure your vehicle is prepared for local road conditions, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be more tiring than a straight highway shot. Keep your $15 fuel budget in mind when filling up, as local stations may have varying prices compared to major highway travel centers. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep a reliable GPS handy, as the reliance on local roads rather than major highways means you will encounter more turns than a standard interstate trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55 miles from Mart, TX, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.1 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
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 Mart, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mart, TX
This is one driving day of about 110 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Mart, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 35E for about 58.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.6 and 109.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
19.6 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 35 North
5
19.9 mi into trip|~26m in|I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
51.4 mi into trip|~57m in|I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35E: Dallas
7
109.4 mi into trip|~1h 58m 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
109.7 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.62 one way
$33.24 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$18.19
$36.39
premium
$4.54
$19.64
$39.28
diesel
$5.61
$24.29
$48.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33
0
$11.55
$5.28
Efficient EV
27.5
0
$9.63
$4.40
EV Truck/SUV
44
0
$15.40
$7.04
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Mart, TX
Late night
in Mart on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dallas, TX
Late night
in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Italy, TX
55 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
2 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 59m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way toward Dallas. With 0% highway share, you will be traveling on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, which dictates a more deliberate pace behind the wheel. The route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring your full attention as you transition through the local road network. Because this is not an interstate grind, the character of the drive is defined by frequent adjustments and local navigation. You should prepare for a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed transit.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.1 mi on I 35E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.6 miles in.
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 110 miles you will encounter 9 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 19.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 59m. Total distance: 110 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.1 miles on I 35E. 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 19.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
