How far is Fort Worth, TX from Wylie, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Wylie, TX is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Wylie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Wylie.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
1325 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 12 TEXpress
2.6 mi · 3 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
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Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
1.3 km · 54 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
2673 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
1825 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.7 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1248 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpike
1942 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
1637 ft · 20 sec · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit right toward Jupiter Road
1530 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway
2952 ft · 52 sec · President George Bush Highway
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Turn left onto North Jupiter Road
1920 ft · 47 sec · North Jupiter Road
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Turn right onto East Plano Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Plano Parkway
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Continue on 14th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 14th Street
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Continue on West FM 544
1.1 km · 1 min · West FM 544
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Continue on East FM 544
1 mi · 2 min · East FM 544
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Continue on FM 544
2.9 mi · 5 min · FM 544
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Turn left onto South State Highway 78
2968 ft · 1 min · South State Highway 78
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Turn left onto South Ballard Avenue
1053 ft · 27 sec · South Ballard Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ballard Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Wylie.
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.
SH 183 TEXpress
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Wylie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Wylie?
The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Fort Worth and 29.5 miles from Wylie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.86 one way or $15.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Wylie.
Stop Ideas Near Irving
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irving.
Union Station
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Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Wylie. Straight-line distance: 49.6 mi (79.82 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 Wylie
A city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 54,467 |
| Coordinates | 33.0151200, -96.5388800 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wylie (-96.53888, 33.01512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.84 | $17.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
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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