How far is Cockrell Hill, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Cockrell Hill, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cockrell Hill and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cockrell Hill and Fort Worth.
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Start on Phinney Avenue
786 ft · 41 sec · Phinney Avenue
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Boulevard
1306 ft · 28 sec · West Jefferson Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Cockrell Hill Road
6 m · 1 sec · South Cockrell Hill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Cockrell Hill Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Cockrell Hill Road
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Turn left onto Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Dallas Fort Worth Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1326 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
24 mi · 29 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Waco
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
2710 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cockrell Hill and Fort Worth.
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.
Tom Landry Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
24 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Cockrell Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cockrell Hill to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Cockrell Hill and 14.5 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cockrell Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arlington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cockrell Hill and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 25.23 mi (40.6 km).
#1 Cockrell Hill
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,088 |
| Coordinates | 32.7362400, -96.8869500 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
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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