How far is Lake Dallas, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Lake Dallas, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Dallas and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Dallas and Fort Worth.
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Start on Main Street
1229 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto South Lake Dallas Drive
2592 ft · 1 min · South Lake Dallas Drive
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Turn left onto South Stemmons Freeway
1004 ft · 22 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South, US 77 South
638 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
5 mi · 5 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fox Avenue
66 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway
1034 ft · 20 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
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Turn right onto South Business 121
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Business 121
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 121 South
944 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
13.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway
1294 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway
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Continue on Airport Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
2407 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
2710 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Dallas and Fort Worth.
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.
TX 121 South
Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
13.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Lake Dallas to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Colleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Lake Dallas and 26.2 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.20 one way or $12.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Colleyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
The Keller Watertower
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colleyville.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Dallas and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 32.16 mi (51.75 km).
#1 Lake Dallas
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,124 |
| Coordinates | 33.1192900, -97.0255600 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
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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