How far is Pelican Bay, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Pelican Bay, TX to Dallas, TX is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pelican Bay and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelican Bay and Dallas.
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Start on Sheila Drive
1624 ft · 1 min · Sheila Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Long Circle
686 ft · 32 sec · Long Circle
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Turn right onto Long Boulevard
117 m · 22 sec · Long Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sandy Beach Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Sandy Beach Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Parkway
135 m · 9 sec · Northwest Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 199 East
989 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jacksboro Highway
8.7 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
1558 ft · 31 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Turn left onto Merrett Drive
93 m · 8 sec · Merrett Drive
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Turn slight right onto Azle Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Azle Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Loop 820
1273 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East
1319 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway
1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
778 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto Continental Avenue
1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelican Bay and Dallas.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
SH 183 TEXpress
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Pelican Bay and Partly Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pelican Bay to Dallas?
The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Richland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Pelican Bay and 26.7 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pelican Bay and Partly Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near North Richland Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
Arlington City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Richland Hills.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelican Bay and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 42.4 mi (68.23 km).
#1 Pelican Bay
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,100 |
| Coordinates | 32.9209600, -97.5183600 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.59 | $17.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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