How far is Fort Worth, TX from Rowlett, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Rowlett, TX is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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 06m.
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 Dallas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Rowlett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Rowlett.
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Start on South Freeway
17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway
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Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street
631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street
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Continue on East Maddox Avenue
126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway
98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
2853 ft · 57 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
2371 ft · 29 sec · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
1.8 mi · 2 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 66: Main Street, Lakeview Parkway
1906 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway
2472 ft · 58 sec · President George Bush Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
2248 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
42 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
79 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Rowlett Street
10 m · 1 sec · Rowlett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rowlett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Rowlett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tom Landry Freeway
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 00h 35m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rowlett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Rowlett?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Cockrell Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Fort Worth and 26.1 miles from Rowlett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rowlett.
Stop Ideas Near Cockrell Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cockrell Hill.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Rowlett. Straight-line distance: 45.63 mi (73.44 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 Rowlett
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 68,388 |
| Coordinates | 32.9029000, -96.5638800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rowlett (-96.56388, 32.9029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
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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