If you are heading from Pecan Plantation to Dallas, you are looking at a 72.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward trip that is easily manageable in a single day. You will not need an overnight stay, as the total drive time is quite short. Expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the round trip. Since there are no designated stops required, you can complete this run in one go, providing a practical and efficient link between these two Texas locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.5 miles from Pecan Plantation, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
28 mi
30m
US 377
21.2 mi
25m
Fall Creek Highway
6.3 mi
10m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6 mi
6m
Marvin D Love Freeway
4.5 mi
4m
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.2 mi
4m
Plantation Drive
1.9 mi
7m
South Stemmons Freeway
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 28 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pecan Plantation, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Wedgefield Road
338 ft·18 sec·Wedgefield Road
2
Turn left onto Orchard Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Orchard Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Plantation Drive
1.9 mi·7 min·Plantation Drive
4
Continue on Nutcracker Drive
0.1 mi·28 sec·Nutcracker Drive
5
Turn left onto Monticello Drive
0.1 mi·31 sec·Monticello Drive
6
Enter roundabout onto Monticello Drive
253 ft·12 sec·Monticello Drive
7
Continue on Monticello Drive
0.9 mi·3 min·Monticello Drive
8
Turn left onto FM 167
6.3 mi·10 min·Fall Creek Highway
9
Turn right onto US 377
21 mi·25 min·US 377
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
0.2 mi·22 sec·Southwest Loop 820
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 20 East
12
Merge onto I 20
14 mi·15 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
14 mi·14 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 20
6.0 mi·6 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 464AToward US 67 North: DallasUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto US 67
4.5 mi·4 min·Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 35E
4.2 mi·4 min·South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on I 35E
1.3 mi·1 min·South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 429AToward Continental AvenueUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft·10 sec·North Lamar Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a turn-heavy local route, try to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the smaller roads. Since the drive is only 1 hour and 28 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your day without worrying about long rest breaks or fatigue. Keep a close eye on your navigation, especially when transitioning between Orchard, Plantation, and Nutcracker Drives, as the lack of highway miles means you will be making more frequent turns than on a standard interstate trip. Budget your $11 for fuel before you leave, and enjoy the advantage of a direct, single-day transit that requires no complex overnight planning.
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 38.5 miles from Pecan Plantation, TX, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28 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 17 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.5 miles or 58m 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 27m
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 Pecan Plantation, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pecan Plantation, TX
This is one driving day of about 77 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Pecan Plantation, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway for about 28 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 76.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip|~9m in|Monticello Drive
Turn left onto Monticello Drive
Navigation decision point
7
45.7 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
65.6 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 67 North: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 464A
Toward US 67 North: Dallas
7
76.5 mi into trip|~1h 40m 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
76.7 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.63 one way
$23.27 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$12.74
$25.47
premium
$4.54
$13.75
$27.50
diesel
$5.61
$17.00
$34.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.1
0
$8.08
$3.70
Efficient EV
19.3
0
$6.74
$3.08
EV Truck/SUV
30.8
0
$10.78
$4.93
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Pecan Plantation, TX
Morning
in Pecan Plantation on Tuesday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dallas, TX
Morning
in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
10:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
4 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 41m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting through a monotonous interstate grind. You will navigate through local roads like Orchard Drive, Plantation Drive, and Nutcracker Drive, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Orchard Drive, you should prepare for frequent turns and a slower, more deliberate pace. This is not the type of trip where you set cruise control and relax; instead, you will be actively steering through local thoroughfares from start to finish.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near Monticello Drive.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77 miles you will encounter 14 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 2.5 miles (Monticello Drive): Navigation decision point; at 45.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 41m. Total distance: 77 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. 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 2.5 miles (Monticello Drive): Navigation decision point; at 45.7 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.6 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 Dallas, TX before heading back.
