Origin
Dallas, TX
Night in Dallas on Friday
Local time
11:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallas, TX to Pelican Bay, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Pelican Bay, TX
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
The drive from Dallas, TX to Pelican Bay, TX covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m 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 $7.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m 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 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 52.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 Pelican Bay, TX is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Pelican Bay, 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 Pelican Bay, 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
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street
16
Keep slight right to continue on TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway
17
Turn slight left onto Northwest Loop 820
338 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northwest Loop 820
18
Turn right onto Lake Worth Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
19
Take the exit straight toward Jacksboro Highway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward FM 730: Boyd
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
FM 730: Boyd
21
Turn straight onto Northwest Parkway
486 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northwest Parkway
22
Turn right onto Boyd Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Boyd Road
23
Turn right onto Sandy Beach Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandy Beach Road
24
Turn right onto Long Boulevard
381 ft
·
22 sec
·
Long Boulevard
25
Turn left onto Long Circle
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Long Circle
26
Turn left onto Sheila Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheila Drive
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Dallas, TX · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Dallas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pelican Bay, TX
The final approach into Pelican Bay, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.95 one way
$15.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Pelican Bay, TX
Night in Pelican Bay on Friday
Local time
11:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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 Pelican Bay, TX covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 6m 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 26.3 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 $7.95 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 Pelican Bay, TX is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Pelican Bay, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dallas, TX to Pelican Bay, 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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