Origin
Wortham, TX
Morning in Wortham on Tuesday
Local time
11:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wortham, 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 27m
Distance
77.8 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Wortham to Dallas is 77.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via I 45, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, taking you from one point in Texas to another. It's a fairly direct highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a practical journey rather than a scenic exploration. Plan for a quick trip, as it's easily doable in a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 45 | 65.7 mi | 1h 8m |
| North 3rd Street | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Elm Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Austin Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| TX 14 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Lamar Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 45
— 65.7 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wortham, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on West Main Avenue
453 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Main Avenue
2
Turn right onto TX 14
9.5 mi
·
14 min
·
North 3rd Street
3
Continue on TX 14
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Austin Avenue
4
Take the ramp onto TX 14
402 ft
·
9 sec
·
TX 14
5
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 14
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
TX 14
6
Merge onto I 45
66 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 45
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
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Wortham, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.7 miles.
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 0.1 and 76.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 14 / North 3rd Street
Turn right onto TX 14 / North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
TX 14
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 14
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
76.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
76.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
$11.76 one way
$23.51 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
| premium | $4.54 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.18 | $34.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.17 | $3.73 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Morning in Dallas on Tuesday
Local time
11:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 mph
100% 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 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 27m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the journey on major roadways like I 45. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 65.7 miles on I 45, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is largely defined by the interstate, meaning you'll encounter higher speeds and more direct travel. While the main roads are interstate-heavy, the initial and final segments involve navigating local streets like North 3rd Street and Elm Street. Expect a practical, no-frills driving experience for the bulk of the trip.
85% 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: 65.7 mi on I 45.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and North 3rd Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near TX 14 / North 3rd 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 27m 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 0.1 miles (TX 14 / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (TX 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.7 miles (I 45): 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 27m. Total distance: 77.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.7 miles on I 45. 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 0.1 miles (TX 14 / North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (TX 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.7 miles (I 45): 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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