Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Late night in Fort Worth on Friday
Local time
12:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Azle, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Worth, TX
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Azle, TX
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Trip Overview
This short, 19.8-mile drive from Fort Worth to Azle, Texas, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 31 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Jacksboro Highway, Lake Worth Boulevard, and Henderson Street, with a highway share of about 6%. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this route is very budget-friendly. Given its brief duration and lack of designated stops, you'll find plenty of flexibility in planning your departure time. Both Fort Worth and Azle are situated within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout your journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 19.8-mile excursion. While there's a small highway component, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles along Jacksboro Highway. This route is characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, sweeping curves or high-speed cruising, so keep your focus sharp as you transition between Jacksboro Highway, Lake Worth Boulevard, and Henderson Street.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jacksboro Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Allen Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 30 West: Abilene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51A
Toward I 30 West: Abilene
7
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward TX 199: Henderson Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13B
Toward TX 199: Henderson Street
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
18.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Loop 344: Main Street, Stewart Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Loop 344: Main Street, Stewart Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksboro Highway | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Lake Worth Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Henderson Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Henderson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Parkway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jacksboro Highway
— 12.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Azle, TX.
1
Start on South Freeway
54 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Freeway
2
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
475 ft
·
23 sec
·
Elmwood Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Epps Street
4
Continue on East Maddox Avenue
412 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Maddox Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway
321 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Freeway
6
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto South Freeway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 287 Bus
Toward I 35W North
9
Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus
437 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
10
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 51A
Toward I 30 West: Abilene
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 13B
Toward TX 199: Henderson Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
231 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Henderson Street
13
Keep slight right at fork
325 ft
·
8 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto TX 199
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto North Henderson Street
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Henderson Street
16
Continue on North Henderson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
17
Continue on TX 199
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on TX 199
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Take the exit onto TX 199
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Loop 344: Main Street, Stewart Street
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto Southeast Parkway Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Southeast Parkway Street
22
Turn left onto Loop 344
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
Turn right onto Locust Street
141 ft
·
6 sec
·
Locust Street
24
Arrive at destination
Locust Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Azle, TX
Late night in Azle on Friday
Local time
12:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 Fort Worth, TX to Azle, TX covers 19.8 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jacksboro Highway, Lake Worth Boulevard, Henderson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Fort Worth, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.99 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 short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Azle, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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