Rascal Flatts at
Choctaw Grand Theatre — Your Ride Guide
After a five-year hiatus, Rascal Flatts is back on the road — and they're bringing the reunion to Choctaw Grand Theatre on Friday, June 26. That's 115 miles from Fort Worth and 90 from Dallas. This is not a drive you make twice in a night if you can avoid it. Let QTS handle every mile, both ways, while your group focuses on 17 Number One hits and the casino floor.
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Rascal Flatts Returns — 25 Years, One Night in Durant
In 2020, Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney announced what they called a farewell tour — only for the pandemic to shut live music down before it could happen. Rather than disband permanently, the trio went on hiatus. Five years later, they are back with renewed purpose, a 25th anniversary to celebrate, and unfinished business to handle on the Life Is a Highway Tour.
The June 26 stop at Choctaw Grand Theatre is one of the most anticipated country shows in the DFW region this summer. Rascal Flatts is not just a country band — they are the most awarded country group of the past two decades, with a catalog of anthems that have soundtracked weddings, road trips, graduations, and every other milestone that matters. Hearing them live again is not a concert. It is a reunion of its own.
The comeback tour supports Life Is A Highway: Refueled Duets — a 25th anniversary collaboration album featuring reimagined versions of Rascal Flatts' biggest hits alongside today's top country artists. Expect the full catalog live alongside fresh takes on songs you've known for two decades.
Special Guests for the Life Is a Highway Tour
Doors open at 6:30 PM for the June 26 show at Choctaw Grand Theatre — arrive early to catch the full supporting lineup before Rascal Flatts headlines at 8:00 PM.
Confirm supporting act lineup for the specific Durant date at choctawcasinos.com.
25 Years of Hits — What to Expect on Stage
What songs will Rascal Flatts play at Choctaw Casino on June 26?
The Life Is a Highway Tour setlist is built for maximum singalong energy — every Number One hit, every song that defined a moment, and new material from the Refueled Duets album woven throughout. This is the full catalog, live.
Number One hits Fan favorites New album
The Drive From DFW — Why You Don't Do It Twice
How far is Choctaw Casino Durant from Dallas and Fort Worth?
Choctaw Casino & Resort sits at 4216 S Hwy 69/75 in Durant, Oklahoma — approximately 90 miles north of Dallas and 115 miles north of Fort Worth via US-75 North. This is a longer run than WinStar, which sits just over the Red River. The round trip from Fort Worth is nearly 230 miles. On a Friday evening heading north out of DFW, US-75 through Plano, McKinney, and Sherman carries its own pre-weekend traffic before thinning out past Denison.
Is a private car worth it for a 115-mile run to Durant?
At 230 miles round-trip, this is the kind of drive where the calculus shifts decisively. Choctaw Casino & Resort has a full resort — restaurants, gaming, bars, hotel amenities. The whole point of the evening is to arrive and be fully present from the moment you walk in the door, not counting the drive home during the show. For a group of 4 or more, splitting a luxury SUV across four passengers frequently costs less per person than gas, parking, and the cost of a designated driver's lost evening.
| Factor | Drive Yourself | QTS Black Car |
|---|---|---|
| Round-Trip Miles | 180–230 miles depending on origin | Zero miles — you're the passenger |
| US-75 Friday Traffic | Plano–McKinney–Sherman corridor | Real-time routed, not your problem |
| Designated Driver | Someone sits out the casino floor | Everyone participates fully |
| Casino & Bar Freedom | Someone's always watching the clock | Stay until you're ready to leave |
| Post-Show Drive Home | 2-hour highway drive after midnight | Sleep in the Yukon — chauffeur drives |
| Group Experience | Multiple cars, fragmented night | One vehicle, whole crew together |
| Cost for 4+ Passengers | Gas + wear + lost evening for driver | Often comparable per person |
Want to make it a full resort night? Choctaw Casino & Resort has hotel rooms, multiple restaurants, and a full gaming floor. Book your hotel room directly at choctawcasinos.com, let QTS drop your group at the resort Friday afternoon, and arrange a Saturday morning return trip. Michael handles both legs at booking — call (945) 212-1412.
Night-of Timing Guide — June 26
What time should I leave DFW for an 8 PM show at Choctaw Casino in Durant?
For an 8:00 PM show with doors at 6:30 PM, plan a 4:00–5:00 PM departure from most DFW Metroplex locations. This lands you at Choctaw by 6:00–7:00 PM — time to check in, hit the casino floor, grab dinner at one of the resort restaurants, and find your seat in the Grand Theatre before Lauren Alaina opens the show.
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Choctaw Casino Durant is one of QTS's regular Oklahoma runs — alongside WinStar World Casino in Thackerville and every major DFW venue from Dickies Arena to American Airlines Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Rascal Flatts at Choctaw Grand Theatre on June 26, 2026 — show details, distance, and transportation.
What time does Rascal Flatts start at Choctaw Grand Theatre on June 26?
Rascal Flatts takes the stage at Choctaw Grand Theatre at Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma at 8:00 PM on Friday, June 26, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 PM. The venue is located at 4216 S Hwy 69/75, Durant, OK 73401, approximately 90 miles north of Dallas and 115 miles north of Fort Worth via US-75 North.
Who are the opening acts for Rascal Flatts at Choctaw Casino?
Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane are confirmed as special guests on the Life Is a Highway Tour 2026 U.S. run. Verify the specific supporting act for the June 26 Durant date directly at choctawcasinos.com or rascalflatts.com, as supporting acts can vary by stop. Doors open at 6:30 PM for the full supporting lineup before Rascal Flatts headlines at 8:00 PM.
How far is Choctaw Casino Durant from Dallas and Fort Worth?
Choctaw Casino and Resort is located at 4216 S Hwy 69/75 in Durant, Oklahoma, approximately 90 miles north of Dallas and 115 miles north of Fort Worth via US-75 North. The drive takes approximately 90 to 110 minutes from Dallas area origins and 105 to 135 minutes from Fort Worth under normal conditions. Friday afternoon US-75 traffic through Plano, McKinney, and Sherman can add 20 to 30 minutes. QTS Black Car provides door-to-door service from all 12 DFW Metroplex counties to Choctaw and back, with real-time routing. Call (945) 212-1412 for a quote.
Does QTS Black Car service Choctaw Casino in Durant Oklahoma?
Yes. QTS Black Car and Limo provides premium door-to-door transportation from DFW to Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Oklahoma for concerts, casino nights, and special events. Service covers all 12 counties of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex — including Tarrant, Dallas, Collin, Denton, Grayson, and surrounding counties. Call or text (945) 212-1412 to book, or visit dfwblackcarlimo.com.
What is Rascal Flatts' Life Is a Highway Tour?
The Life Is a Highway Tour is Rascal Flatts' reunion tour celebrating 25 years together as a band. The tour launched in 2025 after the trio — Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney — reunited following a pandemic-forced hiatus that began after their planned 2020 farewell tour could not happen. The 2026 leg extends the reunion and supports their 25th anniversary collaboration album Life Is A Highway: Refueled Duets, featuring reimagined hits alongside today's top country artists.
What songs will Rascal Flatts play at Choctaw Casino on June 26?
The Life Is a Highway Tour setlist draws from 17 Number One hits spanning 25 years. Expect to hear Bless the Broken Road, What Hurts the Most, My Wish, Life Is a Highway, Prayin' for Daylight, Banjo, These Days, Unstoppable, Fast Cars and Freedom, Changed, and Stand, alongside new material from their 25th anniversary Refueled Duets album. This is the full catalog — everything you've been waiting five years to hear live again.
What time should I leave DFW for the 8 PM Rascal Flatts show at Choctaw?
For an 8:00 PM show with doors at 6:30 PM at Choctaw Grand Theatre, plan a 4:00 to 5:00 PM departure from most DFW Metroplex locations. Fort Worth and Tarrant County origins should plan a 4:00 to 4:30 PM departure. Dallas, Plano, and Collin County origins should plan a 4:30 to 5:00 PM departure. Friday US-75 traffic through the northern DFW suburbs can add 20 to 30 minutes beyond normal drive times. With QTS, your departure time is confirmed at booking based on your exact origin city and real-time traffic monitoring.
230 Miles Round-Trip.
Not a Single One on You.
Reserve your black car for Rascal Flatts at Choctaw Grand Theatre — Friday, June 26, 2026. Door-to-door from anywhere in DFW's 12 counties. Your whole group arrives together, stays as long as you want, and gets home without anyone sacrificing their night.