Bypassing Dallas

20 can get rough, but 67, that’s a whole other story...

 

That section of I-20 is rarely that bad. If you have to cross DFW, I 20 is the way to go, any time of day. Now if you observed a major crash through there in google maps, with 5 miles of stop and go, then deviation options might be worth looking into.

I’ve not run across 171 but doesn’t look like a worthwhile option typically speaking.

 

The “problem” on IH20 is usually in Arlington at Hwy 360. Just too many vehicles. Use Lane Two to get thru. And, no, It isn’t “the fast lane” despite the CB Rambos.

The other problem is in intersecting with three Interstates and some US highways.

About the only way to avoid D/FW traffic is to use the Bankhead Highway (US-82). But as it’s so far OOR its next to not worth it.

Just expect to lose roughly an hour between Terrell, TX and Weatherford; an approximate 100-mile stretch. Plug that into planning.

The ideal plan has you at either location above by/before 1300. Later than that and all bets are off till past 2100. (And, I strongly recommend a short break for supplies and bathroom).

 

Ever try US 59 you could run that from Texarkana all the way down to Laredo. Just a thought??

 

West of Fort Worth one is free to roam. Not so from east of Dallas. Important to have destination in mind. Doesn’t take much of a mistake from the east to compound a delay.

 

There are some days you can cross all of dfw during rush hour using i20 with barely any slow down.

Only takes one accident though.