How far is Melissa, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
Fastest route
The distance from Melissa, Texas, to Fort Worth, Texas, is approximately 64.7 miles (104 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 58 minutes. The fastest route includes the use of toll roads, specifically Sam Rayburn Tollway S and TX-121 S. Below are directions to reach your destination.
Directions
- 🚗 Head west on Cooper St toward Red River St.
- 🔄 Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto McKinney St.
- ➡️ Continue straight to stay on McKinney St.
- ➡️ Continue onto N State Hwy 121.
- 🛣️ Use any lane to take the ramp onto TX-121 S/US-75 S.
- 🚧 Follow TX-121 S/US-75 S, Sam Rayburn Tollway S, and TX-121 to E 4th St in Fort Worth.
- ➡️ Take the East 4th Street exit from TX-280 Spur.
- 🔄 Merge onto E 4th St.
- ➡️ Drive straight on Commerce St to reach your destination.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚘 To save time and reach your destination faster, consider using the toll roads Sam Rayburn Tollway S and TX-121.
- 🛣️ Keep an eye out for signs directing you to TX-360 S/Ft Worth/Arlington/Grand Prairie to stay on TX-121.
- 🔄 Stay on TX-121 and TX-183 W by keeping left at the forks.
- 🚧 Be aware that there may be road closures on TX-121 S, so it's best to stick to the recommended route.
- 🚗 Merge onto I-35W S/US-287 S/US-377 S toward Waco when directed, and take exit 52A for Texas 280 Spur toward Downtown.
- 🛣️ Use the right 2 lanes to take the East 4th Street exit and then merge onto E 4th St.
- 🏙️ Enjoy your trip to Fort Worth!
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Denton County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melissa and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melissa and Fort Worth.
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Start on West Cooper Street
114 m · 22 sec · West Cooper Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McKinney Street
1 mi · 2 min · McKinney Street
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Turn right onto Sam Rayburn Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT Toll South: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.7 mi · 21 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
6.9 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 Melissa and Fort Worth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
19.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Melissa and Partly Sunny near Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melissa to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Lewisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Melissa and 33.1 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.84 one way or $17.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Melissa and Partly Sunny near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Lewisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewisville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melissa and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 58.13 mi (93.55 km).
#1 Melissa
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,793 |
| Coordinates | 33.2859500, -96.5727700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $8.84 | $17.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $9.34 | $18.69 |
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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