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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Midlothian, TX is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.65 mi
00h 34m
Flight
25.36 mi
40.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.36 mi
Kilometers
40.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.65 mi
Kilometers
47.71 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midlothian
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-19T11:56
Arrive Midlothian
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kennedale
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
14.9 mi
00h 17m
To Midlothian
14.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business, US 67 North: Midlothian, Dallas

    1039 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Avenue G

    1664 ft · 37 sec · West Avenue G

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 8th Street

    17 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 287 South
17.9 mi · 60%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.69 mi · 19%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 11%
West Main Street
1.11 mi · 4%
I 20 East
0.92 mi · 3%
West Avenue G
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 287 South

Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Little Road, Waxahachie

17.9 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennedale
00h 17m from Fort Worth
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Midlothian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Kennedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Fort Worth and 14.8 miles from Midlothian.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kennedale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kennedale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

15 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

36 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

42 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Midlothian. Straight-line distance: 25.36 mi (40.81 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
Midlothian

#2 Midlothian

City in Texas, United States

Population35,146
Coordinates32.4823600, -96.9944500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Midlothian (-96.99445, 32.48236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $3.97
Round trip
$7.94
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.97 $7.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.46 $8.93
Premium $4.59 $4.82 $9.64
Diesel $3.99 $4.19 $8.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Midlothian. The current time is 11:56:48.

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.