Trip from Seminole, TX to Dallas, TX

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

Drive Time

6h 34m

Distance

374.7 mi

603 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 22m ★

6 AM

6h 35m

8 AM

6h 59m

10 AM

6h 43m

12 PM

6h 41m

3 PM

6h 44m

5 PM

6h 58m

8 PM

6h 27m

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

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city in and the county seat of Gaines County, Texas, United States

Seminole, TX

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Dallas, TX

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Trip Overview

This 374.7-mile drive from Seminole, TX, to Dallas, TX, is designed for a single day, with an estimated travel time of 6 hours and 34 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-20 and Tom Landry Freeway, making it a highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $57. Given its manageable duration and the fact that both Seminole and Dallas are in the Great Plains region, this route is well-suited for a straightforward day trip. You’ll cover a significant distance efficiently, getting you to your destination with time to spare.

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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

187.3 miles from Seminole, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	243.3 mi	4h 5m
East Avenue A	38.7 mi	43m
Tom Landry Freeway	30 mi	35m
North US Highway 87	20.5 mi	21m
South US Highway 87	18.1 mi	18m
West Freeway	15.2 mi	17m
Seminole Road	1.6 mi	1m
William Crooker Highway	1.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 243.3 mi, about 4h 5m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,369 veh/hr typical · worst 1,769

Quietest

2 AM

~188 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 180

39 mi · 43 min · East Avenue A

Continue on US 180

1.6 mi · 1 min · Seminole Road

Continue on US 180

0.7 mi · 55 sec · North 4th Street

Turn right onto US 87; US 180

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue

Continue on US 87; US 180

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

Continue on US 87; US 180

18 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

Continue on US 87

1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway

Continue on US 87

18 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87

Continue on US 87

428 ft · 4 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East

Continue on US 87 Bus

2.4 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 87

Turn left onto West Interstate 20

0.2 mi · 19 sec · West Interstate 20

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward I 20 East: Abilene

Merge onto I 20

243 mi · 4 hr 5 min · I 20

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

15 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 30

30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Exit 45A Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 35E North: Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35E

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 429A Toward Continental Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto Continental Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

433 ft · 10 sec · North Lamar Street

Arrive at destination

North Lamar Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour, 34-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Seminole to avoid potential traffic as you near Dallas. With a fuel cost estimated at $57, plan your fill-ups accordingly, especially given the longest stretch on I-20 is over 243 miles. While this trip is manageable in one day, breaks are still important. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly during that long stretch on I-20, to ensure smooth travel into the Dallas area.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 187.3 miles from Seminole, TX, or about 3h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 243.3 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 82 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 187.3 miles or 3h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 25m

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 Seminole, 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 Seminole, TX

This is one driving day of about 374.7 miles and 6h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Seminole, TX.

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

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 243.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tye, TX

187 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

Big Spring, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tye, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 187.3 miles from Seminole, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.3 mi from route

Rest Area

0.3 mi from route

QuikTrip

1 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.5 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 website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Hurst, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+18178184359

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 327.8 and 374.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

327.8 mi into trip | ~5h 38m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

373.1 mi into trip | ~6h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 35E North: Denton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 45A Toward I 35E North: Denton

373.3 mi into trip | ~6h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

373.4 mi into trip | ~6h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North: Denton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E North: Denton

374.1 mi into trip | ~6h 33m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.32 one way

$102.64 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 131 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$57.33	$114.65
premium	$4.23	$62.33	$124.65
diesel	$4.80	$70.75	$141.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 131.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	112.4	1	$39.34	$17.99
Efficient EV	93.7	1	$32.79	$14.99
EV Truck/SUV	149.9	1	$52.46	$23.98

Gas CO2

131 kg

EV CO2

44 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Seminole, TX

Afternoon in Seminole on Sunday

Local time

3:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued July 17 at 1:35AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:00AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Dallas, TX

Afternoon in Dallas on Sunday

Local time

3:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSE 5 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued July 17 at 1:35AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:00AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

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

10 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

6h 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-centric journey, with 87% of the drive on major roadways like I-20. The majority of your time will be spent on this interstate, including one continuous stretch of 243.3 miles. While largely a consistent highway experience, you'll transition onto East Avenue A and then the Tom Landry Freeway as you approach Dallas. The profile is best described as a highway-focused drive, emphasizing forward momentum and efficient travel across the Texas landscape.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 243.3 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and East Avenue A. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 327.8 miles in near I 30 / West Freeway.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 11 significant decision points across 374.7 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 327.8 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 373.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 373.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

3,297 ft 428 ft

Total Climb

251 ft

Total Descent

3,121 ft

Highest Point

3,297 ft

Elevation Range

2,869 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 Seminole, TX to Dallas, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 700 East along the way.

Fm 700 East

81.2 mi in | ~1h 27m

About the Cities

Starting in Seminole, 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 6h 34m. Total distance: 374.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 243.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 37 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.

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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 37 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 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.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-20

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Howard County Eastbound Rest Area

Mitchell County Westbound Rest Area

Picnic Area

US-87 Knotts Picnic Area

I-20 Westbound Picnic Area

I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area

Eastland County Westbound Rest Area

Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Road Ranger

Pilot Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

QuikTrip

Petro Stopping Centers

Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area

Callahan County Westbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Picnic Area

Picnic Area

Waterfall Overlook

Rest Area

Hill Arbor

Rest Area

Rest Area

QuikTrip

Service Plaza

City Park

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Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Seminole, TX

Dallas, TX

Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 34m 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 Seminole, TX

Arriving in Dallas, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

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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