Origin
Dallas, TX
Morning in Dallas on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, TX to Lake Worth, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallas, TX
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Lake Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dallas, TX to Lake Worth, TX covers 40.4 miles and takes about 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 $6.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Dallas, TX
Full guide →Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 40.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35E North 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dallas, TX to Lake Worth, TX is easy. At 45m 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 Dallas, TX to Lake Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35E North | — | — |
| North Stemmons Freeway | — | — |
| John W Carpenter Freeway | — | — |
| SH 183 | — | — |
| SH 121 | — | — |
| I 820 | — | — |
| Northeast Loop | — | — |
| Jim Wright Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 35E North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Lake Worth, TX.
1
Start on North Lamar Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Lamar Street
2
Take the ramp right toward I 35E North
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 35E North
3
Turn right onto I 35E North
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 35E North
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 35E North
5
Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
6
Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
7
Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
8
Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi
·
14 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
9
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
10
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
SH 183 TEXpress
11
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
·
43 sec
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
12
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
13
Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northeast Loop
14
Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Navajo Trail, Cahoba Drive
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Navajo Trail, Cahoba Drive
16
Turn straight onto Northwest Loop 820
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northwest Loop 820
17
Turn right onto Navajo Trail
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Navajo Trail
18
Turn right onto Shawnee Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawnee Trail
19
Turn left onto Osage Trail
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Osage Trail
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Dallas, TX · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lake Worth, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lake Worth, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.10 one way
$12.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Lake Worth, TX
Morning in Lake Worth on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
45m 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 Dallas, TX to Lake Worth, TX covers 40.4 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35E North, North Stemmons Freeway, John W Carpenter Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from Dallas, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.10 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 Dallas, TX to Lake Worth, TX is easy. At 45m 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 Dallas, TX to Lake Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dallas, TX to Lake Worth, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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