Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
92 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
The drive from Dallas, TX to Jacksboro, TX covers 92 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35E North, North Stemmons Freeway, John W Carpenter Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
46 miles from Dallas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 92 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Stemmons Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John W Carpenter Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SH 183 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SH 121 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 820 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jim Wright Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Jacksboro, TX.
Start on North Lamar Street
Take the ramp right toward I 35E North
Turn right onto I 35E North
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North
Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street
Keep slight right to continue on TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway
Turn slight left onto Northwest Loop 820
Turn right onto Lake Worth Boulevard
Take the exit straight toward Jacksboro Highway
Continue on Northwest Parkway
Turn right onto East Belknap Street
Take the ramp sharp left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksboro, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dallas, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Dallas, TX
This is one driving day of about 92 miles and 1h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46 mi from Dallas, TX · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 46 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Jacksboro, 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 Jacksboro, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.69 one way
$27.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $15.40 | $30.80 |
| premium | $4.59 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $14.46 | $28.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.88 | $5.89 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Jacksboro on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
81°F
Fort Worth, TX
46 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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