How far is Fort Worth, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Dallas, TX is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Dallas.
-
1
Start on South Freeway
17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway
-
2
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue
-
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street
631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street
-
4
Continue on East Maddox Avenue
126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue
-
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway
98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway
-
6
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
-
7
Turn left onto South Freeway
2853 ft · 57 sec · South Freeway
-
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North
1192 ft · 29 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
2371 ft · 29 sec · South Freeway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas
1.1 km · 2 min
-
11
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
29 mi · 34 min · Tom Landry Freeway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
871 ft · 15 sec
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
620 ft · 15 sec
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2740 ft · 1 min
-
15
Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue
1188 ft · 31 sec
-
17
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue
-
18
Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Dallas.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tom Landry Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
29 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Dallas?
The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Fort Worth and 17.5 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Worth and Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arlington.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 30.14 mi (48.51 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 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
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 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.