Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Late night in Fort Worth on Friday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Roanoke, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
16 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Roanoke, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Fort Worth to Roanoke, you are in for a quick 22.9-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. This route is entirely contained within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward trip that is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares, as the route is 91% highway-focused. With a fuel cost estimate of just $4, it is a very budget-friendly transit between the two cities. Given the short duration and direct nature of the path, there is no need to plan for overnight stops or complicated logistics. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection for travelers moving north from the heart of Fort Worth.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
16 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, highway-centric experience as you navigate primarily via I-35W TEXpress, the Alliance Gateway Freeway, and the South Freeway. The road maintains a consistent pace, characterized by its efficiency rather than leisure, as you spend nearly the entire trip on high-capacity lanes. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on the I-35W TEXpress, which spans 13.8 miles. Because 91% of the drive occurs on highways, the character of the road remains uniform throughout the 27-minute duration. You should prepare for a focused, fast-moving commute that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads or scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35W TEXpress is the longest continuous segment at about 13.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
793 ft
524 ft
Total Climb
325 ft
Total Descent
342 ft
Highest Point
793 ft
~14.7 mi in
Elevation Range
269 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W TEXpress and Alliance Gateway Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Epps Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 22.9 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 0.1 miles (Epps Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (South Freeway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Epps Street
At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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South Freeway
At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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South Freeway
Turn left onto South Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 35W TEXpress
Take the exit onto I 35W TEXpress toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress Nort...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W TEXpress | 13.8 mi | 14m |
| Alliance Gateway Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| South Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Epps Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elmwood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Maddox Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W TEXpress
— 13.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Roanoke, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 35W TEXpress
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
Toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto TX 170 Toll
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Alliance Gateway Freeway
Toward TX 170 East: TX 170 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto TX 170
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Alliance Gateway Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 377: Denton Highway
14
Turn straight onto Alliance Gateway Freeway
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Alliance Gateway Freeway
15
Turn left onto US 377
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto Houston Street
367 ft
·
16 sec
·
Houston Street
17
Turn left onto North Oak Street
370 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Oak Street
18
Turn right onto TX 114 Bus
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Byron Nelson Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
TX 114 Bus
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.4 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.4 miles from Fort Worth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roanoke, TX
The final approach into Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, 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
$3.46 one way
$6.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
University Park Village - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
The Foundry District - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Lone Star Ranch Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger
Edgecliff Village, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Fuel City Haltom City - Tesla Supercharger
Haltom City, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Rudy's BBQ - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Walmart EV Charging
North Richland Hills, TX
WALMART
8 DCFC
Walmart EV Charging
Fort Worth, TX
WALMART
8 DCFC
Simon University Park Village (Fort Worth, TX)
Fort Worth, TX
Electrify America
6 DCFC
eVgo Network: 5
Tesla: 5
Electrify America: 2
Blink Network: 2
WALMART: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Roanoke, TX
Late night in Roanoke on Friday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
15 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
27m 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 Roanoke, TX covers 22.9 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W TEXpress, Alliance Gateway Freeway, South 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 11.4 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 $3.46 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 15 significant decision points across 22.9 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 0.1 miles (Epps Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (South Freeway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Roanoke, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. EV charging comes from the NREL Alternative Fuels dataset. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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