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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Carrollton, TX is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
35.36 mi
00h 45m
Flight
29.56 mi
47.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.56 mi
Kilometers
47.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.36 mi
Kilometers
56.9 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Tue, May 5, 12:10 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Tue, May 5, 12:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-04T23:24
Arrive Carrollton
Tue, May 5, 12:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Euless
TX

The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Fort Worth
17.6 mi
00h 22m
To Carrollton
17.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike

    819 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on PGBT North, TX 161 North: President George Bush Turnpike North

    1.6 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 10 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Luna Road, Belt Line Road

    1910 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Luna Road

    1282 ft · 36 sec · Luna Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Belt Line Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Belt Line Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    83 m · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto East Belt Line Road

    155 m · 14 sec · East Belt Line Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Belt Line Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airport Freeway
11.4 mi · 32%
President George Bush Turnpike
8.89 mi · 25%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 12%
SH 183 TEXpress
2.51 mi · 7%
South Freeway
2.42 mi · 7%
West Belt Line Road
2.08 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

President George Bush Turnpike

Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

8.89 mi · 00h 10m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Euless
00h 22m from Fort Worth
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Euless is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Fort Worth and 17.7 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.72 one way or $9.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Euless

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 Euless and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

25 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

27 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

44 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 29.56 mi (47.57 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
Carrollton

#2 Carrollton

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population139,892
Coordinates32.9537300, -96.8902800
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Carrollton (-96.89028, 32.95373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $4.72
Round trip
$9.45
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.72 $9.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.31 $10.63
Premium $4.59 $5.74 $11.48
Diesel $3.99 $4.99 $9.98

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Carrollton. The current time is 23:24:52.

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.