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

The driving distance from Joshua, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
19.82 mi
00h 27m
Flight
18.65 mi
30.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.65 mi
Kilometers
30.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.82 mi
Kilometers
31.9 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sun, May 3, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Joshua
Sun, May 3, 6:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joshua
2026-05-03T06:00
Arrive Fort Worth
Sun, May 3, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Joshua
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
Crowley
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Joshua
9.9 mi
00h 13m
To Fort Worth
9.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 12th Street

    1063 ft · 35 sec · East 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Wilshire Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth

    1934 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
11.6 mi · 58%
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5.35 mi · 27%
North Broadway Street
1.42 mi · 7%
Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
0.73 mi · 4%
Allen Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
East 12th Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Merge slight left

11.2 mi · 00h 12m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crowley
00h 13m from Joshua
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Joshua and Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Crowley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Joshua and 9.9 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Joshua and Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Crowley

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

19 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

26 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

57 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joshua and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 18.65 mi (30.01 km).

Joshua

#1 Joshua

City in Texas, USA

Population8,202
Coordinates32.4615300, -97.3880700
Altitude283
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 12th Street (-97.388064, 32.461397)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.98 $5.95
Premium $4.59 $3.21 $6.43
Diesel $3.99 $2.80 $5.59

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Joshua and Fort Worth. The current time is 06:00:06.

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.