Origin
Whitney, TX
Morning in Whitney on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitney, 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 22m
Distance
74.8 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitney, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Whitney to Dallas covers 75 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won’t need to worry about overnight logistics. Budget approximately $11 for fuel to complete the journey. Both cities are situated within the Great Plains region, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your transit. You will navigate via North Bosque Street, East Jefferson Avenue, and Highway 22 rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward, practical connection for those looking to reach the Dallas metro area without a complicated itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E | 58.1 mi | 1h |
| State Highway 22 | 11 mi | 12m |
| North Waco Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| East Jefferson Avenue | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| West Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Continental Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35E
— 58.1 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitney, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on FM 933
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto TX 22
332 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Bosque Street
3
Continue on TX 22
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Jefferson Avenue
4
Continue on TX 22
11 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 22
5
Turn left onto TX 81
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Waco Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Merge onto I 35
0.4 mi
·
23 sec
·
Purple Heart Trail
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
58 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Whitney, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 74.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
TX 22 / North Bosque Street
At end of road, turn left onto TX 22 / North Bosque Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
TX 81 / North Waco Street
Turn left onto TX 81 / North Waco Street
Navigation decision point
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35E: Dallas
7
74.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
6
74.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.30 one way
$22.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $12.37 | $24.74 |
| premium | $4.54 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.51 | $33.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Morning in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
9:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 mph
4% chance
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
9 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 22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads and secondary highways, which keeps the experience engaging but requires more focus than highway driving. Since the path relies on local connectors like North Bosque Street and Highway 22, the pace is dictated by the flow of local traffic. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road here, so plan for a trip that demands constant attention to turns and transitions. This is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you connected to the local geography.
92% 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: 58.1 mi on I 35E.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35E and State Highway 22. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near TX 22 / North Bosque Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (TX 22 / North Bosque Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (TX 81 / North Waco Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 22m. Total distance: 74.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.1 miles on I 35E. 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 0.5 miles (TX 22 / North Bosque Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (TX 81 / North Waco Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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