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

The driving distance from Itasca, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
42.62 mi
00h 41m
Flight
40.35 mi
64.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.35 mi
Kilometers
64.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.62 mi
Kilometers
68.59 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Wed, Apr 22, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Itasca
Wed, Apr 22, 9:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Itasca
2026-04-22T19:59
Arrive Fort Worth
Wed, Apr 22, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Itasca
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Alvarado
TX

City in Johnson County, Texas, USA

From Itasca
21.3 mi
00h 20m
To Fort Worth
21.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    40.3 mi · 43 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
42 mi · 99%
Allen Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
South Freeway
0.15 mi
East Allen Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

40.3 mi · 00h 43m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
40.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvarado
00h 20m from Itasca
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Itasca and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Alvarado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Itasca and 21.3 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.67 one way or $11.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Itasca and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Alvarado

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alvarado, 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 Alvarado.

RAIL

Cleburne

17 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

40 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

56 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Itasca and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 40.35 mi (64.93 km).

Itasca

#1 Itasca

City in Texas, U.

Population1,783
Coordinates32.1595900, -97.1500100
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 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
Start: East Main Street (-97.150073, 32.159745)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.69 L · about $5.67
Round trip
$11.34
3 gal · 11.38 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.67 $11.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.38 $12.76
Premium $4.59 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $3.99 $5.99 $11.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Itasca and Fort Worth. The current time is 19:59:17.

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.