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

The driving distance from Josephine, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.8 mi
01h 23m
Flight
63.22 mi
101.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.22 mi
Kilometers
101.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.8 mi
Kilometers
113.94 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Josephine
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Josephine
2026-04-23T01:27
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Josephine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dallas
TX

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

From Josephine
35.4 mi
00h 41m
To Fort Worth
35.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farm-to-Market Road 1777

    107 m · 11 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1777

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 66

    1 km · 57 sec · Highway 66

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1383 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    2027 ft · 43 sec · South Elm Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Interstate 30

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 30

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

    30.1 mi · 35 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Waco

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
30.1 mi · 43%
Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 42%
Farm-to-Market Road 1777
6.05 mi · 9%
West Interstate 30
1.12 mi · 2%
I 35W South
1.1 mi · 2%
Highway 66
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway

30.1 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
63.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
00h 41m from Josephine
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (113.9 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?

Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Josephine and 35.4 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.45 one way or $18.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dallas

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dallas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 2.6 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.8 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 2.8 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

1 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

49 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Josephine and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 63.22 mi (101.74 km).

Josephine

#1 Josephine

City in Collin County, Texas

Population2,545
Coordinates33.0612300, -96.3072000
Altitude177
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: Farm-to-Market Road 1777 (-96.307379, 33.061238)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.46 L · about $9.45
Round trip
$18.90
5 gal · 18.92 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.45 $18.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.63 $21.26
Premium $4.59 $11.48 $22.96
Diesel $3.99 $9.98 $19.97

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 Josephine and Fort Worth. The current time is 01:27:15.

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.