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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Canton, TX is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
94.67 mi
01h 43m
Flight
85.6 mi
137.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.6 mi
Kilometers
137.76 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.67 mi
Kilometers
152.36 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Sat, May 2, 8:02 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sat, May 2, 9:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-02T18:19
Arrive Canton
Sat, May 2, 8:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Balch Springs
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
47.3 mi
00h 51m
To Canton
47.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    573 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    45.9 mi · 47 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 859: Canton, Edgewood

    853 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto I-20 Frontage Road

    1203 ft · 35 sec · I-20 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Farm to Market 859

    2251 ft · 45 sec · Farm to Market 859

  13. 13

    Continue on First Monday Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · First Monday Lane

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Dallas Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Dallas Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Dallas Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
65.5 mi · 69%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 23%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 3%
First Monday Lane
1.31 mi · 1%
I 20 East
0.92 mi · 1%
West Dallas Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

45.9 mi · 00h 47m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Balch Springs
00h 51m from Fort Worth
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Balch Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Fort Worth and 47.4 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.62 one way or $25.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Balch Springs

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 Balch Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 12.7 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12 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 12 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.7 mi away

Balch Springs City Hall

Balch Springs , TX
Balch Springs, TX 75181
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Transit station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Balch Springs.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

18 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

18 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

66 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Canton. Straight-line distance: 85.6 mi (137.76 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
Canton

#2 Canton

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

Population3,941
Coordinates32.5565200, -95.8633000
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Canton (-95.8633, 32.55652)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $12.62
Round trip
$25.24
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.62 $25.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.20 $28.40
Premium $4.59 $15.33 $30.67
Diesel $3.99 $13.34 $26.67

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Canton. The current time is 18:19:33.

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.