Origin
Pelican Bay, TX
Late night in Pelican Bay on Saturday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pelican Bay, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pelican Bay, TX
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Pelican Bay to Fort Worth is 23.6 miles and takes about 40 minutes via Jacksboro Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Texas and the Great Plains region, making it a straightforward drive. Expect a local feel for most of the journey. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this for a simple point-to-point travel day.
About the Cities
Arriving in Fort Worth, TX
Full guide →Fort Worth is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of approximately 1,020,000, it is Texas' 5th largest city. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which has a population exceeding 6 million. Sometimes referred to as Cowtown, it is by far closer to its cowboy roots than neighboring Dallas. This article also covers North Richland Hills, a neighboring community.
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 40m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of local roads and intersections rather than cruising on a highway. With only a 15% highway share, most of your time will be spent on Jacksboro Highway, FM 730, and Lake Worth Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.2 miles on Jacksboro Highway. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and potentially more traffic signals than you'd find on a longer highway journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jacksboro Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 23.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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 21.9 miles (East Lancaster Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
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.
6
21.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
East Lancaster Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto East Lancaster Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
22.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
South Freeway
Turn right onto South Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
22.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 287 Bus
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
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 49B
Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksboro Highway | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| FM 730 | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Lake Worth Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Henderson Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Sandy Beach Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| South Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Lancaster Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jacksboro Highway
— 13.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelican Bay, TX and Fort Worth, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on TX 199
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
11
Continue on TX 199
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
12
Continue on TX 199
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on TX 199
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
14
Enter roundabout onto TX 199
113 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Henderson Street
15
Continue on TX 199
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
17
Keep slight right at fork onto East Lancaster Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Lancaster Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto South Freeway
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the right lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 35W South
20
Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Freeway
21
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 287 Bus
Exit 49B
Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.57 one way
$7.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
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
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Fort Worth, TX
Late night in Fort Worth on Saturday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
7 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
40m 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 Fort Worth, TX covers 23.6 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jacksboro Highway, FM 730, Lake Worth Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 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 $3.57 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 23.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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 21.9 miles (East Lancaster Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pelican Bay, TX to Fort 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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