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

The driving distance from Providence, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
53.3 mi
01h 00m
Flight
40.81 mi
65.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.81 mi
Kilometers
65.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.3 mi
Kilometers
85.78 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Oct 15, 12:56 PM CDT
Return by in Providence
Thu, Oct 15, 1:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Providence
2026-10-15T11:56
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Oct 15, 12:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Providence
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
Corral City
TX

Town of the United States

From Providence
25 mi
00h 30m
To Fort Worth
28.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fishtrap Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Fishtrap Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    1767 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 377 South, US 380 West: Denton

    1158 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 380 East

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 380 East

  5. 5

    Continue on East University Drive

    8.1 mi · 14 min · East University Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    833 ft · 19 sec · North Interstate 35

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    753 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

    16.7 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North 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 Providence and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W South
17.2 mi · 32%
I 35W TEXpress
16.7 mi · 31%
East University Drive
8.08 mi · 15%
Fishtrap Road
2.18 mi · 4%
US Highway 380 East
1.79 mi · 3%
North South Freeway
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, FM 1515: Fort Worth

17.2 mi · 00h 19m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corral City
00h 30m from Providence
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Providence and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Providence to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Corral City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Providence and 28.3 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Providence and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Corral City

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 Corral City and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
City of Southlake
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

City of Southlake

Southlake , TX
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX 76092
Rating 4.7/5 33 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corral City.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

40 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

53 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Gainesville

59 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 40.81 mi (65.68 km).

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#1 Providence

This Denton County community is situated at an elevation of 581 feet in the gently rolling plains of North Texas.

Population0
Coordinates33.2334000, -96.9615800
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: Fishtrap Road (-96.96158, 33.233407)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.43
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $7.22 $14.43
Mid-grade $4.35 $8.17 $16.34
Premium $4.72 $8.88 $17.76
Diesel $5.78 $10.86 $21.72

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Providence and Fort Worth. The current time is 11:56:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.