How far is Watauga, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Watauga, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watauga and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watauga and Fort Worth.
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Start on Whitley Road
1552 ft · 1 min · Whitley Road
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Turn right onto Shipp Drive
2785 ft · 1 min · Shipp Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Denton Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Denton Highway
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Turn right onto Northeast Loop 820
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 West
2109 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
3221 ft · 42 sec · Northeast Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, US 287: Fort Worth, Denton
2162 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South: Downtown, Ft Worth
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
1.1 km · 47 sec · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South
2952 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 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 Watauga 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.
I 35W TEXpress
Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
3.97 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Watauga 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 Watauga to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Haltom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Watauga and 6.3 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Watauga and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Haltom City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
Arlington City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haltom City.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watauga and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 9.93 mi (15.98 km).
#1 Watauga
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,188 |
| Coordinates | 32.8579100, -97.2547400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
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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