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

The driving distance from Corsicana, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.3 mi
01h 18m
Flight
66.06 mi
106.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.06 mi
Kilometers
106.32 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.3 mi
Kilometers
126.01 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Tue, May 12, 7:28 PM CDT
Return by in Corsicana
Tue, May 12, 8:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corsicana
2026-05-12T18:10
Arrive Fort Worth
Tue, May 12, 7:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corsicana
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Waxahachie
TX

A city in Ellis County, Texas.

From Corsicana
39.1 mi
00h 39m
To Fort Worth
39.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 13th Street

    76 m · 13 sec · North 13th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue

    2406 ft · 59 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 7th Street

    1063 ft · 20 sec · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Business 45

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North Business 45

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth

    957 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 287 North
57.6 mi · 74%
I 45 North
12 mi · 15%
North Business 45
3.42 mi · 4%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 4%
I 35W North
0.55 mi · 1%
West 3rd Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 287 North

Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth

57.6 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waxahachie
00h 39m from Corsicana
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Corsicana and Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Waxahachie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Corsicana and 39.2 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.43 one way or $20.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corsicana and Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Waxahachie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie.

RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

44 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

50 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

50 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corsicana and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 66.06 mi (106.32 km).

Corsicana

#1 Corsicana

City in Texas, USA

Population23,811
Coordinates32.0954300, -96.4688700
Altitude135
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: North 13th Street (-96.469201, 32.095269)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.46 L · about $10.43
Round trip
$20.86
5.52 gal · 20.92 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.43 $20.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.47
Premium $4.59 $12.67 $25.34
Diesel $3.99 $11.02 $22.04

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Corsicana and Fort Worth. The current time is 18:10:40.

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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.