Traveling from McCamey to Dallas covers 403.6 miles across the Texas Great Plains. You should plan for about 6 hours and 18 minutes of actual drive time, making this a manageable but long day trip for most drivers. Because the route relies on local roads like East 3rd Street, the Trooper Sammy Long Memorial Highway, and Main Street rather than high-speed interstates, you won't be dealing with traditional highway cruising. Budgeting approximately $60 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for the journey. Since the entire trip takes place within the Great Plains region of Texas, the landscape remains consistent throughout your travel. While you can complete the trek in a single day, be prepared for a focused drive given the turn-heavy nature of the route.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
201.5 miles from McCamey, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
284.5 mi
4h 47m
Main Street
42.1 mi
43m
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi
35m
Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi
20m
West Freeway
15.2 mi
17m
South State Highway 349
10.2 mi
10m
East 3rd Street
1 mi
1m
Rankin Highway
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 284.5 mi, about 4h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCamey, TX and Dallas, TX.
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Start on FM 305
5 ft·4 sec·South Burleson Avenue
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Turn right onto US 67
1.0 mi·1 min·East 3rd Street
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Continue on US 67
18 mi·20 min·Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
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Turn left onto TX 349
42 mi·43 min·Main Street
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Continue on TX 349
10 mi·10 min·South State Highway 349
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Continue on TX 349
0.4 mi·31 sec·Rankin Highway
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Turn right onto East Interstate 20
344 ft·6 sec·East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 20 East: Abilene
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Merge onto I 20; TX 158
284 mi·4 hr 47 min·I 20; TX 158
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi·17 min·West Freeway
Exit 421Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 30
30 mi·35 min·Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 45AToward I 35E North: DentonUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 35E North: DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 35E
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 429AToward Continental AvenueUse the slight right lane.
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft·10 sec·North Lamar Street
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Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
For a drive of this length, setting out early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue. With only one recommended stop, pacing yourself is vital; use that break to stretch and refuel effectively to stay sharp for the winding local roads. Keep in mind that the lack of highway miles means your arrival time could fluctuate based on local traffic, so build in a little extra cushion. Since this is a turn-heavy route, ensure your GPS is updated and ready to handle the specific transitions between the Trooper Sammy Long Memorial Highway and local main streets. Staying alert during these frequent turns will make your 403.6-mile journey much smoother.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 201.5 miles from McCamey, TX, or about 3h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 284.5 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 89 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 201.5 miles or 3h 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 5h 50m
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 McCamey, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from McCamey, TX
This is one driving day of about 403.1 miles and 7h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from McCamey, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 284.5 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 356.2 and 402.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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356.2 mi into trip|~6h 4m in|I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
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401.5 mi into trip|~6h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 35E North: Denton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 45A
Toward I 35E North: Denton
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401.6 mi into trip|~6h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
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401.8 mi into trip|~6h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North: Denton
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402.5 mi into trip|~6h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.91 one way
$121.82 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg141 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$66.67
$133.34
premium
$4.54
$71.97
$143.94
diesel
$5.61
$89.00
$178.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
120.9
1
$42.33
$19.35
Efficient EV
100.8
1
$35.27
$16.12
EV Truck/SUV
161.2
2
$56.43
$25.80
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 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 15, 2026
Origin
McCamey, TX
Late night
in McCamey on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dallas, TX
Late night
in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
2:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a standard interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will navigate through town centers and local corridors rather than wide-open lanes. The personality of this trip is defined by its frequent transitions and local road navigation rather than high-speed segments. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the road layout encourages a slower, more deliberate pace. Getting behind the wheel requires an adjustment to constant turns and local traffic patterns as you move toward Dallas.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 284.5 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 356.2 miles in near I 30 / West Freeway.
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 12 significant decision points across 403.1 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 356.2 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 401.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 401.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 7h. Total distance: 403.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 284.5 miles on I 20. 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 356.2 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 401.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 401.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 14.0 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.
