Origin
Tool, TX
Late night in Tool on Sunday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tool, 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
1h 12m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tool, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
This 58.9-mile drive from Tool, TX to Dallas, TX is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 12 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, with no need to split the journey or book an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9, making it an economical option for travel within the Great Plains region of Texas. You'll primarily be on East US Highway 175, State Highway 274, and South Seven Points Boulevard, offering a direct path to your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East US Highway 175 | 40.4 mi | 43m |
| State Highway 274 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| South Seven Points Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| South Tool Drive | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Julius Schepps Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Elm Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East US Highway 175
— 40.4 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tool, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on TX 274
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Tool Drive
2
Continue on TX 274
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Seven Points Boulevard
3
Continue on TX 274
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 274
4
Turn left onto US 175 Bus
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Elm Street
5
Turn left onto US 175
40 mi
·
43 min
·
East US Highway 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Tool, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 13 and 57.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
13 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 175 Bus / South Elm Street
Turn left onto US 175 Bus / South Elm Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 175 / East US Highway 175
Turn left onto US 175 / East US Highway 175
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
$8.90 one way
$17.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.52 | $21.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Dallas, TX
Late night in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
2:27 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
13 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
1h 12m 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 highway-focused drive for this journey, with 82% of the route utilizing highway conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40.4 miles on East US Highway 175, allowing for a good pace. While largely a highway experience, the incorporation of State Highway 274 and South Seven Points Boulevard might offer slight variations in the driving feel as you approach Dallas. It's a route designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic exploration.
82% 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: 40.4 mi on East US Highway 175.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East US Highway 175 and State Highway 274. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 13 miles in near US 175 Bus / South Elm Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13 miles (US 175 Bus / South Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 175 / East US Highway 175): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.2 miles (I 45 / Julius Schepps Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 12m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.4 miles on East US Highway 175. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 13 miles (US 175 Bus / South Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 175 / East US Highway 175): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.2 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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