How far is Fort Worth, TX from Northcrest, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Northcrest, TX is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
City in Texas, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Northcrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Northcrest.
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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
77.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2417: Crest Drive, Craven Avenue
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1027 ft · 21 sec · North Interstate 35
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Continue on North Interstate 35
1864 ft · 39 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East Crest Drive
1168 ft · 29 sec · East Crest Drive
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Turn left onto South Rita Street
83 m · 12 sec · South Rita Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Rita Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Northcrest.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
77.7 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northcrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Northcrest?
The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Fort Worth and 39.5 miles from Northcrest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Northcrest.
Stop Ideas Near Itasca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Milford City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Court
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Itasca.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
Waco, TX
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Northcrest. Straight-line distance: 76.34 mi (122.85 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 Northcrest
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,785 |
| Coordinates | 31.6365500, -97.0997200 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northcrest (-97.09972, 31.63655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.54 | $21.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
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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