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Trip from Saint Jo, TX to Dallas, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
91.3 mi
147 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Jo, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Saint Jo to Dallas is 91.3 miles and takes about 1h 41m via I 35 and Broad Street, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Great Plains region of Texas into the same region as you approach the major metropolitan area of Dallas. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for a straightforward trip. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this is an easy one-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Saint Jo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 29.2 mi | 29m |
| Broad Street | 21.9 mi | 24m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 20.5 mi | 22m |
| I 35E | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| North Interstate 35 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 29.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Jo, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on US 82
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Broad Street
2
Turn right onto North Interstate 35
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate 35
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
4
Merge onto I 35
29 mi
·
29 min
·
I 35
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on I 35E; US 77
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35E; US 77
Toward I 35E South: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
20 mi
·
22 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
10
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
You can comfortably complete this 91.3-mile drive in a single day, so consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush hour. With only a 1h 41m estimated drive time, you won't need many extended stops, but be mindful of the 29.2-mile longest stretch on I 35 and plan any brief breaks before or after this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you near Dallas, as prices can vary, and the $14 estimated cost is based on average prices. The final approach into Dallas via Broad Street will involve more local traffic and intersections.
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 45.7 miles from Saint Jo, TX, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.2 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 20 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 49m 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 21m
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 Saint Jo, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Jo, TX
This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Saint Jo, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 29.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Saint Jo, 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.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.8 mi from route
Road Ranger
2 mi from route
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 websiteHistoric Downtown Carrollton
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Carrollton, Texas
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+19728809855
Visit websiteAndrew Brown Park West
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Coppell, Texas
Hours: 7 am–11 pm
+19724625100
Visit websiteJake's Hilltop Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Flower Mound, Texas
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+19728746000
Visit websiteExplorium Denton Children's Museum a Program of Denton County Friends of The Family.
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Denton, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19403205444
Visit websiteOak Hills Splash Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~9 min detour
Final third
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
Carrollton, Texas
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+19724663080
Visit websiteCoppell Nature Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~10 min detour
Final third
4.1 mi from route
~10 min detour
Coppell, Texas
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19723043581
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 21.9 and 90.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
21.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
North Interstate 35
Turn right onto North Interstate 35
Navigation decision point
5
22.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
82.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
90.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m 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
$13.80 one way
$27.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| premium | $4.54 | $16.30 | $32.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.78 | $5.84 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Saint Jo, TX
Morning in Saint Jo on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dallas, TX
Morning in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
7:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Denton, TX
46 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 75% highway, with the longest stretch of continuous interstate driving being 29.2 miles on I 35. You'll encounter a more urban feel with frequent exits as you approach Dallas. The transition from more open highway cruising to surface streets like Broad Street will be noticeable as you enter the city. Expect consistent traffic flow on I 35 for the majority of your drive.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.2 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Broad Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.9 miles in near North Interstate 35.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 91.3 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: at 21.9 miles (North Interstate 35): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles (I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Saint Jo, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Stonewall Saloon (Saint Jo, Texas) — museum in Texas
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 1h 41m. Total distance: 91.3 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 (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.2 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 21.9 miles (North Interstate 35): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles (I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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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