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Austin to Dallas Road Trip: 3 Alternate Routes & Best Places to Stop

Alternate Routes Between Austin and Dallas

Planning an Austin to Dallas road trip and want to avoid the stress of the interstate? The most direct route between the city of Dallas and Austin to the south is a 195-mile stretch of IH-35. It’s a straight shot from city to city, but ongoing construction on the interstate can create delays. And while all of Texas’ freeways offer exciting scenery, the best views between Dallas and Austin city limits are found on the side roads. (more…)