How far is Fort Worth, TX from Balch Springs, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Balch Springs, TX is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Balch Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Balch Springs.
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Start on South Freeway
53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
1365 ft · 33 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 I 20 East: Dallas
573 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elam Road
1279 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Elam Road
2155 ft · 1 min · Elam Road
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Turn right onto Hickory Tree Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hickory Tree Road
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Turn left onto Terry Drive
14 m · 2 sec · Terry Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Terry Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Balch Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Balch Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Balch Springs?
The road trip is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Fort Worth and 24.5 miles from Balch Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Balch Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
City Hall Bistro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakeview.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Balch Springs. Straight-line distance: 40.58 mi (65.3 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Balch Springs
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,831 |
| Coordinates | 32.7287400, -96.6227700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Balch Springs (-96.62277, 32.72874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.36 | $14.71 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
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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