If you are planning to travel from Azle to Dallas, you are looking at a 48.9-mile journey that typically takes about 58 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an economical way to move between these two Great Plains locations. Because the drive is relatively brief and straightforward, it serves as a practical connection rather than a long-haul adventure. You won't face any complex logistics here, making it an easy addition to your schedule.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi
14m
Jacksboro Highway
8.3 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
Azle Avenue
1.5 mi
3m
John W Carpenter Freeway
0.8 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
SH 183 TEXpress
— 15 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Azle, TX and Dallas, TX.
1
Start on Locust Street
141 ft·11 sec·Locust Street
2
Turn left onto Loop 344
0.4 mi·44 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·North Stewart Street
4
Turn right onto Southeast Parkway Street
359 ft·7 sec·Southeast Parkway Street
5
Take the ramp
406 ft·9 sec
Toward TX 199 East
6
Merge onto TX 199
8.3 mi·9 min·Jacksboro Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on TX 199
0.3 mi·31 sec·Lake Worth Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn left onto Merrett Drive
305 ft·8 sec·Merrett Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn slight right onto Azle Avenue
1.5 mi·3 min·Azle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Northwest Loop 820
0.2 mi·27 sec·Northwest Loop 820
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 820 East
12
Merge onto I 820
5.3 mi·6 min·Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 820
0.3 mi·18 sec·Northeast Loop
14
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 EntranceUse the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi·4 min·SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi·11 min·SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi·3 min·SH 183 TEXpress
18
Merge onto TX 183
0.8 mi·50 sec·John W Carpenter Freeway
19
Merge onto I 35E
3.9 mi·4 min·North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Exit 429BToward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street WestUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi·18 sec·North Stemmons Freeway
22
Turn left onto Continental Avenue
0.3 mi·48 sec·Continental Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft·10 sec·North Lamar Street
24
Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Azle, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 47.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Southeast Parkway Street
Turn right onto Southeast Parkway Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip|~1m 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
9.2 mi into trip|~11m in|Merrett Drive
Turn left onto Merrett Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
16.9 mi into trip|~21m 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
47.8 mi into trip|~53m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.33 one way
$14.66 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg17 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$8.02
$16.04
premium
$4.54
$8.66
$17.32
diesel
$5.61
$10.71
$21.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14.5
0
$5.09
$2.33
Efficient EV
12.1
0
$4.24
$1.94
EV Truck/SUV
19.4
0
$6.79
$3.10
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Azle, TX
Morning
in Azle on Sunday
Local time
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 7:22PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 6:54PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Dallas, TX
Morning
in Dallas on Sunday
Local time
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 7:22PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 6:54PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
74°F
Bedford, TX
24 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
55m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. Your navigation will rely on local thoroughfares like Main Street, North Stewart Street, and Southeast Parkway Street to get you to your destination. Because you are staying on local roads for the entire 48.9 miles, the pace is steady and requires more active attention than a typical highway drive. You will navigate through local transitions rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of asphalt. This character makes the experience feel much more like a direct local commute than a scenic highway tour.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on SH 183 TEXpress.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.5 miles in near Southeast Parkway Street.
Driving Effort10/10
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 17 decision points packed into just 48.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Southeast Parkway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (Merrett Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city.
As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
Top landmarks
•Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
•Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
•George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on SH 183 TEXpress. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dallas, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Southeast Parkway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (Merrett Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dallas, TX before heading back.
