How far is Prosper, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
Fastest route
The route from Prosper, Texas, USA to Fort Worth, Texas, USA is approximately 56.4 miles long and takes about 57 minutes via TX-121 S. The route includes toll roads.
Directions
- 🚗 Get on Dallas North Tollway S from TX-289 S/N Preston Rd and E First St.
- 🔄 Continue on Dallas North Tollway S. Take Sam Rayburn Tollway, TX-121, Texas 121 TEXpress/Texas 183 TEXpress, and TX-121 S to TX-280 Spur in Fort Worth.
- 🛣️ Merge onto TX-121 S/TX-183 W.
- 📍 Take the exit onto I-820 S toward TX-121 S/TX-183 W.
- 🗺️ Continue onto I-820 S/TX-121 S.
- 🚧 Use the left lane to keep left at the fork, continue on TX-121 S, and follow signs for Downtown Ft Worth.
- 🛣️ Use the left 2 lanes to merge onto I-35W S/US-287 S/US-377 S toward Waco. Take exit 52A for Texas 280 Spur toward Downtown. Continue on TX-280 Spur. Drive to Commerce St.
Tips & Suggestions
- It's recommended to use the Dallas North Tollway S and TX-121 S for the fastest route.
- Be prepared for tolls along the way.
- Pay attention to road signs and exit numbers to stay on the correct route.
- Use GPS navigation or a map application to help with real-time traffic updates and directions.
- Consider the traffic conditions during peak hours to plan your departure time accordingly.
- Ensure your vehicle has sufficient fuel and necessary supplies for the journey.
- Stay alert and follow all traffic regulations for a safe and enjoyable trip.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prosper and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prosper and Fort Worth.
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Start on East Broadway Street
70 m · 11 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South Coleman Street
925 ft · 24 sec · South Coleman Street
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Turn right onto West First Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West First Street
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Turn left onto South Dallas Parkway
2740 ft · 47 sec · South Dallas Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left
2429 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on Dallas North Tollway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1918 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
8.1 mi · 9 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 Prosper 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prosper 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 Prosper to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Coppell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Prosper and 28.2 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Prosper and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Coppell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Southlake
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coppell.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prosper and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 46.4 mi (74.68 km).
#1 Prosper
Suburban town located in Collin and Denton counties, Texas
| Population | 26,957 |
| Coordinates | 33.2362300, -96.8011100 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.14 | $18.27 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
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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