Origin
Addison, TX
Afternoon in Addison on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Addison, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Drive Time
43m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
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6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Addison, TX
Thomas balabaud
Fort Worth, TX
Talena Reese
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Addison to Fort Worth, you are in for a straightforward 41-mile trek that typically takes about 43 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a simple, efficient day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budget roughly $6 for fuel to cover the journey, which relies on local roads rather than major interstates. Because this is a short, localized drive, it is ideal for those who prefer to avoid heavy highway traffic. You will find that this trip is easy to fit into a single afternoon or morning, providing a practical way to connect these two North Texas hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.5 miles from Addison, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway driving. You will navigate via Addison Circle, Addison Road, and Belt Line Road, which keeps the pace consistent but requires your full attention at intersections. There is no long-distance cruising here, evidenced by the longest stretch being zero miles on Addison Circle. The character of the road is defined by its stop-and-go nature, so do not expect to maintain high speeds for long periods. Navigating these local arteries provides a different experience than a standard highway route, forcing you to remain engaged with the surrounding city infrastructure throughout the entire 41-mile duration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Addison Circle is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Addison, TX to Fort Worth, TX is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Addison, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Addison Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belt Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dallas Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| DNT South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dallas North Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 635 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Addison Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addison, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on the route
85 ft
·
12 sec
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the route
2
Turn left
66 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Addison Circle
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
Addison Circle
4
Turn left onto Addison Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Addison Road
5
Turn left onto Belt Line Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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Belt Line Road
6
Turn straight
282 ft
·
10 sec
7
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
164 ft
·
3 sec
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Dallas Parkway
8
Take the ramp straight toward DNT South
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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DNT South
9
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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Dallas North Tollway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 635 West
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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I 635 West
11
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.3 mi
·
4 min
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Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
12
Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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I 35E South: Dallas
13
Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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South Stemmons Freeway
14
Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
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North Walton Walker Boulevard
15
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
16
Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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Loop 12 TEXpress
17
Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress
13 mi
·
13 min
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SH 183 TEXpress
18
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
19
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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SH 183 TEXpress
20
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
·
43 sec
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 820 South, TX 121 South, TX 183 West
1.0 mi
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2 min
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I 820 South, TX 121 South, TX 183 West
22
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Freeway
23
Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Airport Freeway
24
Continue on Airport Freeway
6.9 mi
·
8 min
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Airport Freeway
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
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I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
26
Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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North South Freeway
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
28
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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South Freeway
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 43-minute trip with no scheduled stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. However, because you are navigating local roads rather than highways, keep in mind that traffic volume on streets like Belt Line Road can fluctuate significantly during peak commute hours. You will not need to plan for lengthy rest breaks given the short distance, though it is smart to ensure your tank is ready for the $6 fuel expenditure before you pull out of Addison. My best advice for this specific route is to keep your GPS active and ready for frequent turns, as the lack of highway segments means you will be making many directional changes to reach Fort Worth.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 20.5 miles from Addison, TX, or about 21m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 41 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.5 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Addison, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Addison, TX
This is one driving day of about 41 miles and 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Addison, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Addison, TX · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Addison, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Worth, TX
The final approach into Fort Worth, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fort Worth, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.26 one way
$12.53 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| premium | $4.59 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
3:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Addison, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 41 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Addison Circle, Addison Road, Belt Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Addison, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Addison, TX to Fort Worth, TX is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Addison, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Addison, TX to Fort Worth, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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