Traveling from Perryton to Dallas covers 398.4 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 29 minutes of active driving time. Since this route transitions across the Great Plains, you should plan for a full day on the road, as it is best suited for a single-day trip rather than an overnight excursion. Budget approximately $59 for fuel to complete the journey. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, your pace will be more deliberate than on a typical highway cruise. Use this information to gauge your comfort level with a drive that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed transit.
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
207.8 miles from Perryton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Central East Freeway
99.2 mi
1h 46m
State Highway 70
91.6 mi
1h 44m
US Highway 287
81.8 mi
1h 27m
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi
42m
West 2nd Street
27.8 mi
30m
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi
14m
Loop 171
9.1 mi
9m
I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Central East Freeway
— 99.2 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Perryton, TX and Dallas, TX.
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Start on TX 15
22 ft·3 sec·East Brillhart Avenue
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Turn left onto US 83
3.2 mi·5 min·South Main Street
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Continue on US 83
3.5 mi·3 min·US Highway 83
4
Turn right onto TX 70
53 mi·52 min·State Highway 70
5
Turn left onto Loop 171
6.2 mi·6 min·Loop 171
6
At end of road, turn right onto TX 273; Loop 171
0.1 mi·7 sec·State Highway 273
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Continue on TX 273; Loop 171
2.9 mi·3 min·TX 273; Loop 171
8
At end of road, turn left onto SH 70
22 mi·26 min·State Highway 70
9
Continue on TX 70
0.3 mi·34 sec·I 40 Service Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
11
Merge onto I 40; TX 70
2.4 mi·2 min·I 40; TX 70
12
Take the exit onto TX 70
0.6 mi·1 min·TX 70
Exit 124Toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon
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Turn slight right
148 ft·6 sec
14
Turn slight right onto TX 70
17 mi·24 min·State Highway 70
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 287; TX 70
28 mi·30 min·West 2nd Street
16
Turn slight right onto US 287
14 mi·13 min·US Highway 287
17
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi·58 sec·Burnett Street
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Continue on US 287
14 mi·14 min·US Highway 287
19
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi·3 min·Avenue F Northwest
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Continue on US 287
54 mi·58 min·US Highway 287
21
Continue on US 287
4.1 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
41 mi·42 min·US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 287
4.6 mi·4 min·Northwest Freeway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
0.6 mi·42 sec·Northwest Freeway
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
25
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287
2.5 mi·3 min·Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
97 mi·1 hr 43 min·Central East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on US 81; US 287
4.6 mi·4 min·US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto I 35W; US 287
2.3 mi·2 min·North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.4 mi·24 sec
Exit 57Toward I 820Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward I 820 EastUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
34
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi·24 sec·Northeast Loop
35
Take the exit
0.1 mi·7 sec
Toward I 820 Express East Toll
36
Merge onto I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi·5 min·I 820 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi·4 min·SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi·11 min·SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi·3 min·SH 183 TEXpress
40
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi·50 sec·John W Carpenter Freeway
41
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi·4 min·North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Exit 429BToward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street WestUse the slight right lane.
43
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi·18 sec·North Stemmons Freeway
44
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi·48 sec·Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
45
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft·10 sec·North Lamar Street
46
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
To manage the 398.4-mile distance effectively, start your journey early in the morning to account for the slower pace of local roads. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping that $59 estimate in mind as you map out gas stations along the way. Since this is a turn-heavy route, stay alert for directional changes when transitioning between Highway 83 and Highway 70. Given the lack of highway segments, maintain a steady, patient driving rhythm to avoid fatigue during the 6-hour and 29-minute trip. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so monitor your progress and pull over safely whenever you need a breather.
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 207.8 miles from Perryton, TX, or about 3h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.2 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 91 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 207.8 miles or 3h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 29m
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 Perryton, 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 Perryton, TX
This is one driving day of about 415.5 miles and 7h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Perryton, 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 Central East Freeway for about 99.2 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 273.3 and 414.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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273.3 mi into trip|~5h in|US 287 / Northwest Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, U...
6
279.9 mi into trip|~5h 8m in|US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
383.4 mi into trip|~6h 59m in
Take the exit toward I 820
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward I 820
7
383.8 mi into trip|~7h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 820 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 East
8
414.8 mi into trip|~7h 32m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.78 one way
$125.57 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg145 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$68.72
$137.44
premium
$4.54
$74.18
$148.37
diesel
$5.61
$91.74
$183.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 145.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
124.6
1
$43.63
$19.94
Efficient EV
103.9
1
$36.36
$16.62
EV Truck/SUV
166.2
2
$58.17
$26.59
Gas CO2
145 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (66% 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
Perryton, TX
Night
in Perryton on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dallas, TX
Night
in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
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
8 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
7h 34m 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. You will navigate using South Main Street, Highway 83, and Highway 70, with a highway share of 0%. Because there are no long, uninterrupted interstate stretches—in fact, the longest stretch on South Main Street is 0 miles—you should prepare for frequent adjustments to your speed and direction. This is not a monotonous highway grind, but rather a winding path through the Great Plains that requires active engagement. The lack of high-speed corridors means the road's personality is defined by its constant shifts and local road connectivity.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.2 mi on Central East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central East Freeway and State Highway 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 273.3 miles in near US 287 / Northwest Freeway.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 415.5 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 273.3 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 279.9 miles (US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 383.4 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.
On the drive from Perryton, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon along the way.
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 34m. Total distance: 415.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.2 miles on Central East Freeway. 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 273.3 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 279.9 miles (US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 383.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.1 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.
