Origin
Lakeside, TX
Late night in Lakeside on Friday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeside, TX to Dallas, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeside, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 43 miles across the Texas Great Plains, this direct route from Lakeside to Dallas is a quick journey typically lasting about 50 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel makes this an economical commute between the two locations. You will find yourself primarily navigating a highway-focused path, providing a straightforward transition between the two cities. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the efficiency of this drive allows for significant flexibility in your daily schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed experience, as 85 percent of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend much of your time on the Jim Wright Freeway, I-820 TEXpress, and SH 183 TEXpress, which facilitate a rapid pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 15-mile run on SH 183 TEXpress, where you can maintain a consistent speed. This is not a winding, scenic backroad, but rather a functional and efficient path designed for commuters. Behind the wheel, you will notice the character of the road is strictly utilitarian, prioritizing speed and connectivity over leisurely sightseeing.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SH 183 TEXpress is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 183 TEXpress and I 820 TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near Merrett Drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 43 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (Merrett Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (Northwest Loop 820): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (I 820 / Jim Wright Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Merrett Drive
Turn left onto Merrett Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Northwest Loop 820
Turn left onto Northwest Loop 820
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 820 / Jim Wright Freeway
Merge onto I 820 / Jim Wright Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 820 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas E...
8
42.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SH 183 TEXpress | 15 mi | 14m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 6.9 mi | 6m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Jacksboro Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Azle Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Confederate Park Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SH 183 TEXpress
— 15 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Lakeridge Road
272 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lakeridge Road
2
Turn right onto FM 1886
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Confederate Park Road
3
Turn right onto Jacksboro Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
4
Take the ramp onto TX 199
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
TX 199
5
Merge onto TX 199
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
6
Continue on TX 199
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left onto Merrett Drive
305 ft
·
8 sec
·
Merrett Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn slight right onto Azle Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Azle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Northwest Loop 820
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwest Loop 820
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 820 East
11
Merge onto I 820
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 820
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast Loop
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi
·
11 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
17
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
18
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
21
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
23
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from Lakeside, TX · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Lakeside, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dallas, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dallas, 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
$6.50 one way
$12.99 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Dallas, TX
Late night in Dallas on Friday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Bedford, TX
22 mi in
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
4 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
50m 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 Lakeside, TX to Dallas, TX covers 43 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SH 183 TEXpress, I 820 TEXpress, Jim Wright Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 miles from Lakeside, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.50 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 15 decision points packed into just 43 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (Merrett Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (Northwest Loop 820): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (I 820 / Jim Wright Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lakeside, TX to Dallas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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