Origin
Allen, TX
Afternoon in Allen on Sunday
Local time
3:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allen, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allen, TX
Thomas balabaud
Fort Worth, TX
Talena Reese
Trip Overview
Traveling from Allen to Fort Worth covers approximately 56.9 miles and typically takes about 55 minutes, making it a highly accessible journey within the Great Plains. Because of the manageable duration, this route is ideal for a one-day trip, requiring no overnight stay to complete. You should budget roughly $8 for fuel to navigate the distance between these two Texas cities. You will primarily utilize local thoroughfares like South Allen Drive, West McDermott Drive, and the South Central Expressway to reach your destination. Since both locations reside within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional landscape throughout your journey. This transit is straightforward and functional, serving as a practical link between the two areas.
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
27.9 miles from Allen, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through various local roads, requiring your full attention as you transition between South Allen Drive, West McDermott Drive, and the South Central Expressway. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—with the longest segment being 0 miles on South Allen Drive—the drive demands frequent adjustments and steady steering. The personality of this trip is defined by its constant movement through local infrastructure rather than open-road cruising. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SH 183 TEXpress is the longest continuous segment at about 13.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 183 TEXpress and Central Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 55.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 635
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward I 635
7
14 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 635 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 635 West
9
45.7 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
TX 121 / Airport Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121 / Airport Freeway toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25A
Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
8
52.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South:...
8
55 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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US 287 Bus
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49B
Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen...
Towns Along This Route
Between Allen, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Ft Worth.
Loop 12 South: Irving
24.7 mi in
|
~28m
|
via North Walton Walker Boulevard
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
24.7 mi in
|
~28m
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via North Walton Walker Boulevard
Ft Worth
46 mi in
|
~51m
|
via TX 121
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SH 183 TEXpress | 13.6 mi | 13m |
| Central Expressway | 12.5 mi | 13m |
| Airport Freeway | 8 mi | 9m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Loop 12 TEXpress | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SH 183 TEXpress
— 13.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allen, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on West Main Street
449 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Allen Drive
527 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Allen Drive
3
Turn right onto West McDermott Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West McDermott Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto South Central Expressway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Central Expressway
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 75 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto US 75
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 21
Toward I 635
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 635 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 635
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 635
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 27C
Toward I 35E South: Dallas
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Merge onto I 35E
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Exit 436A
Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Loop 12 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress
13 mi
·
13 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
18
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
20
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 820 South, TX 121 South, TX 183 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto TX 121; TX 183
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Airport Freeway
Exit 25A
Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on TX 121
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Airport Freeway
Exit 24B
Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Ft Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
Use the slight left lane.
25
Merge onto I 35W; US 287; US 377
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North South Freeway
26
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 287 Bus
Exit 49B
Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
27
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 55-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak local traffic hours is always a wise strategy. You will not need to plan for any formal stops, as the distance is short enough to cover in one go. Keep your $8 fuel budget in mind, and ensure your tank is ready for the stop-and-go nature of local roads before you head out. Focus on navigating the turns efficiently, as you will be shifting between multiple surface streets rather than settling into a long cruise. Use this quick transit time to your advantage by planning your arrival in Fort Worth with ease, knowing you have no lengthy stretches to manage on the road.
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 27.9 miles from Allen, TX, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.6 miles.
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 55.8 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.9 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Allen, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Allen, TX
This is one driving day of about 55.8 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Allen, 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.
The longest stretch is on SH 183 TEXpress for about 13.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from Allen, TX · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 55.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Allen, 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
$8.52 one way
$17.05 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
| premium | $4.59 | $10.09 | $20.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.40 | $24.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.03
Central Expressway
(12.9 mi)
$1.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
3:32 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
21 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
1h 3m 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 Allen, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SH 183 TEXpress, Central Expressway, Airport Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 miles from Allen, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.52 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 55.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Allen, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Ft Worth.
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