Origin
Azle, TX
Late night in Azle on Monday
Local time
3:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Azle, TX to Dallas, TX
Drive Time
55m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
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6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Azle, TX
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Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Azle to Dallas, you are looking at a 48.9-mile journey that typically takes about 58 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an economical way to move between these two Great Plains locations. Because the drive is relatively brief and straightforward, it serves as a practical connection rather than a long-haul adventure. You won't face any complex logistics here, making it an easy addition to your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.2 miles from Azle, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. Your navigation will rely on local thoroughfares like Main Street, North Stewart Street, and Southeast Parkway Street to get you to your destination. Because you are staying on local roads for the entire 48.9 miles, the pace is steady and requires more active attention than a typical highway drive. You will navigate through local transitions rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of asphalt. This character makes the experience feel much more like a direct local commute than a scenic highway tour.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Azle, TX to Dallas, TX is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Azle, TX to Dallas, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Stewart Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Parkway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 199 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jacksboro Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Worth Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merrett Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Azle Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Azle, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Locust Street
141 ft
·
11 sec
·
Locust Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Stewart Street
4
Turn right onto Southeast Parkway Street
358 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southeast Parkway Street
5
Take the ramp straight toward TX 199 East
407 ft
·
10 sec
·
TX 199 East
6
Merge slight left onto Jacksboro Highway
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
7
Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Merrett Drive
305 ft
·
8 sec
·
Merrett Drive
9
Turn slight right onto Azle Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Azle Avenue
10
Turn left onto Northwest Loop 820
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwest Loop 820
11
Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 820 East
12
Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
13
Continue on Northeast Loop
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast Loop
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
15
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
16
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
12 mi
·
11 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
17
Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
18
Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
19
Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
21
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
22
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
23
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Lamar Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick, hour-long trek, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, because you are navigating local streets, keep an eye on your turn-by-turn directions to avoid missing exits on the less-traveled segments. You don't need to plan for any major stops along the way, but ensuring your tank is ready for the $7 fuel cost will keep your trip stress-free. If you are heading into Dallas during peak hours, remember that local roads can become congested, so check your GPS for real-time traffic updates before pulling out of Azle. Embrace the simplicity of this short drive and enjoy the convenience of a direct, single-day transit.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 24.2 miles from Azle, TX, or about 27m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 48.5 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.2 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Azle, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Azle, TX
This is one driving day of about 48.5 miles and 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Azle, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.2 mi from Azle, TX · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 48.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Azle, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dallas, TX
The final approach into Dallas, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dallas, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.41 one way
$14.82 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| premium | $4.59 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.78 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Dallas on Monday
Local time
3:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
81°F
Bedford, TX
24 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Azle, TX to Dallas, TX covers 48.5 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, North Stewart Street, Southeast Parkway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.2 miles from Azle, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Azle, TX to Dallas, TX is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Azle, TX to Dallas, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Azle, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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