Origin
Mesquite, TX
Night in Mesquite on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mesquite, TX to Carrollton, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mesquite, TX
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Carrollton, TX
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Trip Overview
Mesquite, TX to Carrollton, TX is 25.3 miles and takes about 33m via Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within the Great Plains region of Texas. You'll be on major roadways for most of this short drive, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B. Consider this route if you need a quick, no-fuss transit between these two Dallas-area cities. It's a practical option for local commutes or connecting to other destinations without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 13.5 mi | 14m |
| Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| East Belt Line Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Belt Line Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Scyene Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dallas Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
— 13.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite, TX and Carrollton, TX.
1
Start on South Galloway Avenue
4 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Galloway Avenue
2
Turn left onto TX 352
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on TX 352
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Scyene Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 635 North
5
Merge onto I 635
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 635
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 22B
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto DNT
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Dallas Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
11
Turn left onto Belt Line Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Belt Line Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on East Belt Line Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
East Belt Line Road
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
East Belt Line Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 352 / West Main Street
Turn left onto TX 352 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge onto I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
7
20.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road
4
21.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Belt Line Road
Turn left onto Belt Line Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.82 one way
$7.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Dallas North Tollway
(1.4 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Carrollton, TX
Night in Carrollton on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
13 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
33m 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?
This drive is 70% highway-focused, giving you a good feel for fast-paced Texas freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.5 miles on the Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. Expect consistent highway speeds for the majority of your journey. While the profile is highway-focused, you will transition onto East Belt Line Road, offering a slight change in scenery and speed as you near Carrollton. This route prioritizes efficient travel over winding backroads.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway and Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 352 / West Main 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 25.3 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: near the start (TX 352 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mesquite, TX to Carrollton, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North along the way.
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North
19.2 mi in
|
~22m
About the Cities
Starting in Mesquite, TX
Full guide →Mesquite, also known as the Rodeo Capital of Texas, and prior hangout of outlaw train robber Sam Bass, is an eastern suburb of Dallas.
Arriving in Carrollton, TX
Full guide →Founded 1913
Carrollton is a fast-growing suburb of Dallas, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. In 2019, it was home to about 140,000 people.
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 33m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with Dallas North Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Carrollton, 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 352 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carrollton, 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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