Spanning 300.1 miles across the Texas landscape, this journey from Mauriceville to Dallas is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 4 hours and 56 minutes. Because the drive is relatively manageable, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won’t need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting roughly $45 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. Since both Mauriceville and Dallas are situated within the Great Plains region, you will experience a consistent geographical character throughout your travel. This route is ideal if you are looking for an efficient way to traverse the state without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
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
138.4 miles from Mauriceville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 175 West
78.4 mi
1h 25m
US 69
53.6 mi
1h 3m
US 96
34.4 mi
38m
State Highway 63
31.1 mi
46m
US Highway 175
20.8 mi
22m
United States Highway 69
18.6 mi
20m
TX 62
17.6 mi
24m
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 Mauriceville, TX and Dallas, TX.
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Start on FM 1130
0.3 mi·31 sec·FM 1130
2
Turn right
0.2 mi·25 sec
3
Turn slight left
76 ft·3 sec
4
Turn right onto TX 62
18 mi·24 min·TX 62
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto US 96
34 mi·38 min·US 96
6
Turn left onto US 190; TX 63
1.6 mi·1 min·US 190; TX 63
7
Turn right onto TX 63
31 mi·46 min·State Highway 63
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
9
Merge onto US 69
19 mi·20 min·United States Highway 69
10
Continue on US 69
2.5 mi·3 min·East Denman Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi·1 min·South Chestnut Street
12
Turn straight
304 ft·11 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus
1.2 mi·2 min·South Timberland Drive
14
Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103
2.1 mi·3 min·Kurth Drive
15
At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287
0.6 mi·59 sec·Loop 287 Frontage Road
16
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·21 sec
17
Merge onto US 69
54 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 69
18
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi·19 sec·Alexander Boulevard
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Continue on US 175
0.6 mi·56 sec·Frankston Highway
20
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi·10 min·US Highway 175 West
21
Turn slight right
3.8 mi·4 min
22
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi·2 min·East Pine Street
23
Continue on US 175
21 mi·22 min·US Highway 175
24
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi·4 min·East Corsicana Street
25
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.
26
Merge onto I 45
2.2 mi·2 min·Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 284BToward Main Street West, Elm StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward Elm StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto Elm Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
30
Turn right onto North Lamar Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·North Lamar Street
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Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, planning your departure for early morning is a smart move to ensure you navigate the local roads during daylight hours. With no designated stops included in the data, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break, so keep an eye out for local service stations to manage your $45 fuel budget effectively. Given the local road profile, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersections that require more focus than a typical highway drive. Because the trip takes just under five hours, try to stretch your legs at the midway point to maintain your comfort. Prioritize checking your tire pressure and vehicle fluids before departing Mauriceville, as local roads can be more demanding on your car than consistent highway cruising.
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 138.4 miles from Mauriceville, TX, or about 2h 57m 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 61 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.4 miles or 2h 57m 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 40m
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 Mauriceville, 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 Mauriceville, TX
This is one driving day of about 276.7 miles and 5h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Mauriceville, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 275.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|TX 62
Turn right onto TX 62
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
204.3 mi into trip|~4h 15m in|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.
8
275.3 mi into trip|~5h 33m 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
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275.5 mi into trip|~5h 34m 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
$41.81 one way
$83.62 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$45.76
$91.53
premium
$4.54
$49.40
$98.81
diesel
$5.61
$61.09
$122.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83
1
$29.05
$13.28
Efficient EV
69.2
0
$24.21
$11.07
EV Truck/SUV
110.7
1
$38.74
$17.71
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 14, 2026
Origin
Mauriceville, TX
Morning
in Mauriceville on Tuesday
Local time
7:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dallas, TX
Morning
in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
7:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph9% chanceLive forecast
84°F
Jacksonville, TX
138 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
5h 36m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that differs significantly from a high-speed interstate haul. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more involved time behind the wheel, navigating local roads rather than cruising on major freeways. The route demands your full attention as you transition between various local paths throughout the 300.1-mile distance. While you won't encounter the monotony of long, straight highway stretches, the technical nature of the turn-heavy roads keeps the drive engaging. Navigating these local routes requires a steady pace, making the nearly five-hour duration feel like a true cross-country transit.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 175 West and US 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 276.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (TX 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 204.3 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): 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 5h 36m. Total distance: 276.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (TX 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 204.3 miles (US 175 Bus / US Highway 175 West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dallas, TX before the return drive.
