How far is Rowlett, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Rowlett, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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 Dallas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rowlett and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowlett and Fort Worth.
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Start on Rowlett Street
10 m · 3 sec · Rowlett Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
79 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
40 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1966 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto President George Bush Highway
2325 ft · 46 sec · President George Bush Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll South
1780 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Dallas
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
45.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South: Waco
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
547 ft · 7 sec · 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 Rowlett and Fort Worth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 30 West
Merge slight left
45.5 mi · 00h 54m
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 Rowlett 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 Rowlett to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Cockrell Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Rowlett and 25.9 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rowlett and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Cockrell Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cockrell Hill.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rowlett and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 45.63 mi (73.44 km).
#1 Rowlett
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 68,388 |
| Coordinates | 32.9029000, -96.5638800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.92 | $13.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
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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