Origin
Pelican Bay, TX
Night in Pelican Bay on Friday
Local time
11:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pelican Bay, TX to Dallas, 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
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pelican Bay, TX
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Dallas, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Pelican Bay to Dallas, expect a straightforward 53-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. This short trek is perfect for a quick day trip, meaning you certainly won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $8, it is a very economical trip that fits easily into a busy schedule. You will remain within the Great Plains region for the duration of the drive, keeping the cultural and geographical landscape consistent. It is a practical route for anyone needing to bridge the gap between these two Texas locations without the hassle of a long-distance haul.
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 (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since this route involves no major highway stretches, you should expect a more hands-on experience behind the wheel as you navigate local roads. The 0% highway share means you won't be dealing with the monotony of long, straight stretches of pavement. Instead, the road requires your full attention to manage the frequent turns and changing local conditions. It is a drive that prioritizes steady progress through the Texas landscape over sheer velocity.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 Jacksboro Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Long Circle.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.6 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Long Circle): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (Merrett Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Long Circle
At end of road, turn right onto Long Circle
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway
Merge onto TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Merrett Drive
Turn left onto Merrett Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
21 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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 |
| Jacksboro Highway | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| 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 |
| FM 730 | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Azle Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
SH 183 TEXpress
— 15 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelican Bay, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Sheila Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheila Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Long Circle
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Long Circle
3
Turn right onto Long Boulevard
384 ft
·
22 sec
·
Long Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Sandy Beach Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandy Beach Road
5
Turn left onto FM 730
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 730
6
Turn left onto Northwest Parkway
442 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northwest Parkway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward TX 199 East
8
Merge onto TX 199
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on TX 199
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto Merrett Drive
305 ft
·
8 sec
·
Merrett Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto Azle Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Azle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Northwest Loop 820
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwest Loop 820
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 820 East
14
Merge onto I 820
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 820
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast Loop
16
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.
17
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi
·
11 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
20
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
21
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 429B
Toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
24
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Lamar Street
26
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Pelican Bay, TX · 38m 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 Pelican Bay, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dallas, TX
The final approach into Dallas, 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 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.01
Northwest Parkway
(0.1 mi)
$0.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$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
Dallas, TX
Night in Dallas on Friday
Local time
11:54 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
21 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
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 Pelican Bay, TX to Dallas, 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 SH 183 TEXpress, Jacksboro Highway, I 820 TEXpress. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 miles from Pelican Bay, 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.6 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Long Circle): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (Merrett Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pelican Bay, TX to Dallas, 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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