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

The driving distance from Tool, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90 mi
01h 35m
Flight
74.13 mi
119.3 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Tool.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.13 mi
Kilometers
119.3 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90 mi
Kilometers
144.84 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Wed, Apr 22, 8:56 PM CDT
Return by in Tool
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tool
2026-04-22T19:21
Arrive Fort Worth
Wed, Apr 22, 8:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tool
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
Balch Springs
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

From Tool
45.7 mi
00h 47m
To Fort Worth
44.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Tool Drive

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Tool Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on South Seven Points Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South Seven Points Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 274

    5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 274

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Elm Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East US Highway 175

    30.5 mi · 33 min · East US Highway 175

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth

    957 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tool and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East US Highway 175
30.5 mi · 34%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 23%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 22%
State Highway 274
5.47 mi · 6%
South Seven Points Boulevard
4.23 mi · 5%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East US Highway 175

Turn left onto East US Highway 175

30.5 mi · 00h 33m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Balch Springs
00h 47m from Tool
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tool 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 Tool to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Balch Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Tool and 44.4 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.02 one way or $24.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tool and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Balch Springs

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 Balch Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 12 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.3 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Dallas Water Utilities Department
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Dallas Water Utilities Department

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St #4an, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 2.1/5 119 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Balch Springs.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

7 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

18 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

66 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tool and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 74.13 mi (119.3 km).

Tool

#1 Tool

City in Henderson County, Texas, United States

Population2,335
Coordinates32.2679200, -96.1702500
Altitude104
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: TX 274 (-96.170285, 32.267898)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.02 L · about $12.02
Round trip
$24.03
6.36 gal · 24.04 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.02 $24.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.52 $27.04
Premium $4.59 $14.60 $29.20
Diesel $3.99 $12.70 $25.40

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tool and Fort Worth. The current time is 19:21:31.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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