How far is Alvarado, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Alvarado, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.35 mi
00h 25m
Flight
22.93 mi
36.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.93 mi
Kilometers
36.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.35 mi
Kilometers
39.18 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Wed, Apr 22, 12:21 PM CDT
Return by in Alvarado
Wed, Apr 22, 12:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alvarado
2026-04-22T11:56
Arrive Fort Worth
Wed, Apr 22, 12:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alvarado
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burleson
TX

A city in Burleson County, Texas.

From Alvarado
12.2 mi
00h 12m
To Fort Worth
12.2 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alvarado and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alvarado and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South Friou Street

    34 m · 17 sec · South Friou Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East College Street

    1967 ft · 42 sec · East College Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Parkway Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Parkway Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Interstate 35W

    649 ft · 13 sec · South Interstate 35W

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Interstate 35W

    2731 ft · 55 sec · South Interstate 35W

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 707, County Road 604

    1041 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alvarado and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 707
21.8 mi · 90%
North Parkway Drive
0.97 mi · 4%
South Interstate 35W
0.64 mi · 3%
East College Street
0.37 mi · 2%
Allen Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
South Freeway
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 707

Merge slight left

21.6 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burleson
00h 12m from Alvarado
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alvarado and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alvarado to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burleson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Alvarado and 12.2 miles from Fort Worth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alvarado and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Burleson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burleson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burleson.

RAIL

Cleburne

22 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

23 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

55 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alvarado and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 22.93 mi (36.9 km).

Alvarado

#1 Alvarado

City in Johnson County, Texas, USA

Population4,624
Coordinates32.4065300, -97.2116800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: South Friou Street (-97.211478, 32.406531)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.31
Premium $4.59 $3.95 $7.90
Diesel $3.99 $3.43 $6.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Alvarado and Fort Worth. The current time is 11:56:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.