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

The driving distance from Ennis, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
57.23 mi
00h 59m
Flight
48.9 mi
78.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.9 mi
Kilometers
78.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.23 mi
Kilometers
92.1 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Fri, Apr 24, 2:11 PM CDT
Return by in Ennis
Fri, Apr 24, 3:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ennis
2026-04-24T13:12
Arrive Fort Worth
Fri, Apr 24, 2:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ennis
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
Midlothian
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Ennis
28.6 mi
00h 29m
To Fort Worth
28.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    55 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ennis Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Ennis Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    3071 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue on West US Highway 287

    50.2 mi · 56 min · West US Highway 287

  5. 5

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

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

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  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 Ennis 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 287
50.2 mi · 88%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 6%
East Ennis Avenue
2.49 mi · 4%
I 35W North
0.55 mi · 1%
Allen Avenue
0.27 mi
I 35W South
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 287

Continue on West US Highway 287

50.2 mi · 00h 56m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midlothian
00h 29m from Ennis
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ennis 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 Ennis to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Midlothian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Ennis and 28.6 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.63 one way or $15.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ennis and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Midlothian

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

37 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

39 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

43 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ennis and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 48.9 mi (78.69 km).

Ennis

#1 Ennis

City in Texas, USA

Population20,678
Coordinates32.3293100, -96.6252700
Altitude164
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: (-96.624992, 32.329449)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.64 L · about $7.63
Round trip
$15.27
4.04 gal · 15.28 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.63 $15.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.59 $9.27 $18.55
Diesel $3.99 $8.07 $16.13

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Ennis and Fort Worth. The current time is 13:12:04.

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.