Origin
Bellmead, TX
Afternoon in Bellmead on Thursday
Local time
3:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellmead, TX to Jewell, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellmead, TX
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
The drive from Bellmead, TX to Jewell, TX covers 10.6 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Jack Kultgen Expressway, South Valley Mills Drive, Franklin Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on North Jack Kultgen Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bellmead, TX to Jewell, TX covers 10.6 miles and takes about 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Jack Kultgen Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.9 miles (South Valley Mills Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South, US 77 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward Loop 396
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 333A
Toward Loop 396
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
South Valley Mills Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto South Valley Mills Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Spur 298
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 298 toward US 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 84
7
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Texas Central Parkway, Santa Fe Drive
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.
Toward Texas Central Parkway, Santa Fe Drive
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bellmead, TX to Jewell, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 396 along the way.
Loop 396
4.9 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Jack Kultgen Expressway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| South Valley Mills Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 84 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Interstate 35 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Woodway Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Spur 298 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Jewell Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
— 3.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellmead, TX and Jewell, TX.
1
Start on North Interstate 35
294 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Interstate 35
2
Continue on North Interstate 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Interstate 35
3
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South
5
Merge onto I 35; US 77
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 333A
Toward Loop 396
7
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
426 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
8
Turn right onto Loop 396
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Valley Mills Drive
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
10
Keep slight right at fork onto South Valley Mills Drive
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Valley Mills Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto Spur 298
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the ramp onto Spur 298
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Spur 298
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 298
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Spur 298
Toward US 84
14
Merge onto US 84
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 84
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Texas Central Parkway, Santa Fe Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Woodway Drive
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Woodway Drive
17
Continue on Woodway Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Woodway Drive
18
Turn slight right onto Jewell Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jewell Drive
19
Turn right
58 ft
·
4 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.60 one way
$3.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.75 | $3.51 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Jewell, TX
Afternoon in Jewell on Thursday
Local time
3:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
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
17m 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 Bellmead, TX to Jewell, TX covers 10.6 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Jack Kultgen Expressway, South Valley Mills Drive, Franklin Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Bellmead, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.60 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.9 miles (South Valley Mills Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bellmead, TX to Jewell, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 396 along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Waco Mammoth National Monument.
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