Origin
Lacy-Lakeview, TX
Afternoon in Lacy-Lakeview on Thursday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lacy-Lakeview, TX to Jewell, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lacy-Lakeview, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Lacy-Lakeview, TX to Jewell, TX covers 13.3 miles and takes about 21m 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, Purple Heart Trail, South Valley Mills Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on North Jack Kultgen Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lacy-Lakeview, TX to Jewell, TX covers 13.3 miles and takes about 21m, 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 21 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 4.3 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 0.1 miles in near North Walnut Street.
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 13 decision points packed into just 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (South Valley Mills Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Walnut Street
At end of road, turn right onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Spur 298
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 298 toward US 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 84
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m 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 Lacy-Lakeview, TX to Jewell, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 396 along the way.
Loop 396
7.6 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Jack Kultgen Expressway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| South Valley Mills Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 84 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Woodway Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Spur 298 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
— 4.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacy-Lakeview, TX and Jewell, TX.
1
Start on Avenue C
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Avenue C
2
At end of road, turn right onto North Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Walnut Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Interstate 35
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South
5
Merge onto I 35; US 77
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 333A
Toward Loop 396
8
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
426 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
9
Turn right onto Loop 396
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Valley Mills Drive
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork onto South Valley Mills Drive
107 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Valley Mills Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto Spur 298
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the ramp onto Spur 298
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Spur 298
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 298
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Spur 298
Toward US 84
15
Merge onto US 84
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 84
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Texas Central Parkway, Santa Fe Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto Woodway Drive
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Woodway Drive
18
Continue on Woodway Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Woodway Drive
19
Turn slight right onto Jewell Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jewell Drive
20
Turn right
58 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.01 one way
$4.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
2:01 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
21m 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 Lacy-Lakeview, TX to Jewell, TX covers 13.3 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Jack Kultgen Expressway, Purple Heart Trail, South Valley Mills Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Lacy-Lakeview, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.01 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 13 decision points packed into just 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 35; US 77 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (South Valley Mills Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lacy-Lakeview, TX to Jewell, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 396 along the way.
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