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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Allen, TX is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
55.94 mi
01h 04m
Flight
45.87 mi
73.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.87 mi
Kilometers
73.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.94 mi
Kilometers
90.02 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allen
Sun, Apr 12, 2:24 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 12, 3:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-12T13:20
Arrive Allen
Sun, Apr 12, 2:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
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
Irving
TX

The third most populous city in Texas.

From Fort Worth
28 mi
00h 32m
To Allen
28 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street

    631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Maddox Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway

    98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    2853 ft · 57 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street

    1325 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    2673 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas

    1825 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1.4 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    12.4 mi · 13 min · North Central Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward McDermott Drive

    891 ft · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South Central Expressway

    2870 ft · 51 sec · South Central Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    566 ft · 15 sec · North Central Expressway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1976 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Expressway
12.5 mi · 22%
SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 21%
Airport Freeway
7.79 mi · 14%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 8%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.37 mi · 8%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Central Expressway

Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

12.4 mi · 00h 13m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irving
00h 32m from Fort Worth
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Allen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Fort Worth and 28 miles from Allen.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Allen.

Stop Ideas Near Irving

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Irving and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 8.2 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.7 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

14 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

31 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

36 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Allen. Straight-line distance: 45.87 mi (73.82 km).

Fort Worth

#1 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
Allen

#2 Allen

The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

Population109,379
Coordinates33.1031700, -96.6705500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Allen (-96.67055, 33.10317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.47 L · about $7.44
Round trip
$14.89
3.94 gal · 14.94 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.44 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.38 $16.75
Premium $4.59 $9.04 $18.09
Diesel $3.99 $7.87 $15.73

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Allen. The current time is 13:20:03.

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.