How far is Fort Worth, TX from Shady Shores, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Shady Shores, TX is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Shady Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Shady Shores.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
17.2 mi · 19 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Dallas
1981 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Post Oak Drive, Lakeview Boulevard
1193 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E
1.6 km · 1 min · South Interstate 35E
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Turn left onto Post Oak Drive
117 m · 16 sec · Post Oak Drive
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Continue on Lakeview Boulevard
719 ft · 23 sec · Lakeview Boulevard
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Turn right onto Shady Shores Road West
915 ft · 26 sec · Shady Shores Road West
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Continue on West Shady Shores Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Shady Shores Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Garza Road
1910 ft · 1 min · Garza Road
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
2768 ft · 2 min · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
146 m · 22 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Shady Shores.
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.
North Freeway
Merge slight right onto North Freeway
17.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shady Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Shady Shores?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Roanoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Fort Worth and 22.6 miles from Shady Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shady Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Roanoke
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roanoke.
Fort Worth Central Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Shady Shores. Straight-line distance: 34.77 mi (55.95 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 Shady Shores
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,958 |
| Coordinates | 33.1651200, -97.0294500 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Shores (-97.02945, 33.16512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.80 | $13.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
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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