How far is Crosby, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Crosby, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crosby and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crosby and Fort Worth.
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Start on Runneburg Road
157 m · 20 sec · Runneburg Road
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1353 ft · 39 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Reidland Avenue
721 ft · 39 sec · West Reidland Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 90 West
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosby Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Crosby Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 South, SHT North: Sam Houston Tollway
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Crosby Freeway Frontage Road
1064 ft · 24 sec · Crosby Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto East Sam Houston Parkway North
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Sam Houston Parkway North
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Take the ramp slight left toward SHT Toll North
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Sam Houston Tollway North
10.2 mi · 12 min · East Sam Houston Tollway North
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Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway East
4.6 mi · 5 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward HTR South, HTR North
773 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto North Sam Houston Parkway East
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East
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Turn right onto East Hardy Road
677 ft · 14 sec · East Hardy Road
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Take the ramp straight toward HTR Toll North
611 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hardy Toll Road
12.9 mi · 15 min · Hardy Toll Road
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Merge slight left
174.6 mi · 2 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth
957 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
79 m · 5 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 Crosby and Fort Worth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hardy Toll Road
Merge slight left
175 mi · 02h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Crosby and 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 Crosby to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.9 miles from Crosby and 140.2 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.37 one way or $68.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Crosby and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
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 Jewett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crosby and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 235.7 mi (379.33 km).
#1 Crosby
Crosby is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9118900, -95.0621500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $3.49 | $34.37 | $68.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $39.37 | $78.74 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $43.09 | $86.19 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $55.20 | $110.40 |
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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