Trip from Reno, TX to Dallas, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

110.8 mi

178 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 55m ★

6 AM

2h 3m

8 AM

2h 21m

10 AM

2h 10m

12 PM

2h 8m

3 PM

2h 10m

5 PM

2h 20m

8 PM

1h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Reno, TX

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Dallas, TX

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Trip Overview

Spanning 109.4 miles across the Texas Great Plains, the drive from Reno to Dallas is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $16 for fuel should cover your travel expenses comfortably. You will navigate primarily through local roads, including Lamar Road, Lamar Avenue, and Southeast Loop 286, rather than major interstates. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between two points in the same region, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking for an efficient transition without the complexity of a multi-day trek.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.4 miles from Reno, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 30	54.1 mi	58m
South Church Street	46.4 mi	50m
Southeast Loop 286	4.9 mi	5m
Lamar Road	2.7 mi	3m
Elm Street	0.9 mi	1m
North Lamar Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Southwest Loop 286	0.1 mi	<1m
Lamar Avenue	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 30 — 54.1 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reno, TX and Dallas, TX.

Start on this road

161 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn sharp left onto US 82

2.7 mi · 3 min · Lamar Road

Continue on US 82

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Lamar Avenue

Turn left onto Southeast Loop 286

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Southeast Loop 286

Merge onto US 271; Loop 286

4.8 mi · 5 min · Southeast Loop 286

Continue on Loop 286

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 286

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 24 sec

Toward TX 19, TX 24: Cooper, Sulphur Springs

Turn left onto TX 19; TX 24

46 mi · 50 min · South Church Street

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 30 West: Dallas

Merge onto I 30; US 67

54 mi · 58 min · I 30; US 67

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 47B Toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward US 75 North: McKinney Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward Main Street West, Elm Street Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward Elm Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Elm Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Elm Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn right onto North Lamar Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · North Lamar Street

Arrive at destination

North Lamar Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable sub-two-hour trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best without needing a rigid itinerary. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, but keeping that $16 fuel budget in mind will help you stay prepared for the road ahead. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to avoid peak traffic times on local roads to ensure your drive remains as efficient as possible. Pay close attention to navigation when transitioning between Lamar Road and the Southeast Loop, as the lack of highway signage means you should stay alert at every intersection. Take advantage of the short travel time to enjoy a relaxed departure, knowing you can easily complete the entire 109.4-mile distance in one go.

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 55.4 miles from Reno, TX, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.1 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 24 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.4 miles or 1h 1m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Reno, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Reno, TX

This is one driving day of about 110.8 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Reno, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 30 for about 54.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, TX

55 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Greenville, TX to Dallas, TX

51.7 mi · 1h

Pacing Suggestions

Emblem, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.4 miles from Reno, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Shenaniganz Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rockwall, Texas

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 26min to go 0.1 mi from route

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19727221133

Visit website

Best coffee break · home stretch

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dallas, Texas

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 9min to go 3 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Shenaniganz Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.1 mi from route

Rockwall, Texas

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19727221133

Visit website

Mckee's Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Paris, Texas

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19037850002

Visit website

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Xcape Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Mesquite, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19729822073

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 109.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward TX 19, TX 24: Cooper, Sulphur Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward TX 19, TX 24: Cooper, Sulphur Springs

108.9 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney

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 47B Toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinn...

109.1 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 75 North: McKinney

109.4 mi into trip | ~2h in

Keep slight left at fork toward Main Street West, Elm Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward Main Street West, Elm Street

109.6 mi into trip | ~2h 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

$16.74 one way

$33.48 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$18.33	$36.65
premium	$4.54	$19.78	$39.57
diesel	$5.61	$24.46	$48.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.2	$11.63	$5.32
Efficient EV	27.7	$9.69	$4.43
EV Truck/SUV	44.3	$15.51	$7.09

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Reno, TX

Late night in Reno on Tuesday

Local time

3:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dallas, TX

Late night in Dallas on Tuesday

Local time

3:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Greenville, TX

55 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

6 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

2h 3m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. Because you are sticking to local roads like Lamar Avenue and Southeast Loop 286, your focus will be on navigating turns rather than maintaining high-speed cruising. The journey maintains a consistent, localized feel throughout the 109.4-mile stretch, requiring more active attention than a typical highway sprint. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, so prepare for a drive that demands steady engagement with the immediate surroundings. It’s a functional, turn-by-turn experience that connects your starting point to the destination while keeping you off the high-speed corridors.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 54.1 mi on I 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 7.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 13 significant decision points across 110.8 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 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

563 ft 428 ft

Total Climb

240 ft

Total Descent

373 ft

Highest Point

563 ft

~55.4 mi in

Elevation Range

135 ft

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 Reno, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sulphur Springs along the way.

Sulphur Springs

7.9 mi in | ~9m

About the Cities

Starting in Reno, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1868

Top landmarks

• Reno — railway station in Reno, Nevada, United States
• Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts — theater in Reno, Nevada, United States
• Mizpah Hotel — former hotel building in Reno, Nevada, USA

Arriving in Dallas, TX

Full guide →

“Big D” · Founded 1841

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...

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 2h 3m. Total distance: 110.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.1 miles on I 30. 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dallas, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Shenaniganz Entertainment Center

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

Shenaniganz Entertainment Center

Mckee's Family Restaurant

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

City Park

Xcape Adventures

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Reno, TX

Dallas, TX

Same local time

6 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 3m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Reno, TX

Arriving in Dallas, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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