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Trip from Seagoville, TX to Dallas, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

20.4 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

Downtown Seagoville, TX, TX

Seagoville, TX

John Robertson

Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Dallas, TX

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Trip Overview

Seagoville, TX to Dallas, TX is 20.4 miles and takes about 25m via US 175, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip within the same state and region, making it an easy day trip. You'll be transitioning from the Great Plains region of Texas to another part of the same region. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick commute or an add-on to another local exploration, requiring minimal planning for a single day of travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 175 15.9 mi 17m
Julius Schepps Freeway 2.2 mi 2m
Elm Street 0.9 mi 1m
East Malloy Bridge Road 0.6 mi 1m
North Lamar Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Highway 175 0.1 mi <1m
South Kaufman Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 175 — 15.9 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Kaufman Street

100 ft · 7 sec · South Kaufman Street
2

Turn right onto East Malloy Bridge Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Malloy Bridge Road
3

Turn left onto North Highway 175

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Highway 175
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward US 175 West
5

Merge onto US 175

16 mi · 17 min · US 175
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 45

2.2 mi · 2 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 284B Toward Main Street West, Elm Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward Elm Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto Elm Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Elm Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto North Lamar Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · North Lamar Street
11

Arrive at destination

North Lamar Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Highway 175

Turn left onto North Highway 175

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 175

Merge onto US 175

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
16.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway

Merge onto I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward Main Street West, Elm Street

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 284B Toward Main Street West, Elm Street
8
19.2 mi into trip | ~22m 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

$3.08 one way

$6.16 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $3.37 $6.75
premium $4.54 $3.64 $7.28
diesel $5.61 $4.50 $9.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Seagoville, TX

Late night in Seagoville on Sunday

Local time

4:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dallas, TX

Late night in Dallas on Sunday

Local time

4:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°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

14 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

25m 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 heavily focused on highway driving, with 89% of the journey utilizing major roads like US 175 and Julius Schepps Freeway. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 15.9 miles on US 175, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the drive. The profile suggests a highway-centric experience, meaning you can expect relatively high speeds and fewer interruptions compared to local road travel. Expect a smooth, efficient journey as you navigate these main thoroughfares towards your destination.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on US 175.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 175 and Julius Schepps Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near North Highway 175.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 20.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North Highway 175): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 175): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Seagoville, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Main Street West along the way.

Main Street West

19 mi in | ~22m

About the Cities

Starting in Seagoville, TX

Full guide →

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 25m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on US 175. 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 0.6 miles (North Highway 175): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 175): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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