Origin
Joshua, TX
Afternoon in Joshua on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joshua, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Drive Time
26m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
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6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Joshua, TX
Erik Schereder
Fort Worth, TX
Talena Reese
Trip Overview
Traveling from Joshua to Fort Worth is a quick, straightforward journey covering 19.8 miles through the Great Plains region of Texas. You can easily complete this trip in about 26 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this drive is as economical as it is efficient. You will primarily utilize a combination of North Broadway Street, Southwest Wilshire Boulevard, and I-35W to reach your destination. Because the distance is so short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows without worrying about complex planning. It is a practical, no-fuss commute that connects two points within the same state.
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
9.9 miles from Joshua, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 19.8-mile route offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from local streets to major highway infrastructure. Approximately 58% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a balance between steady speeds and local navigation. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch while covering 11.2 miles on I-35W, where the pace picks up significantly compared to the initial segments. As you progress from the smaller roads like North Broadway Street onto the larger interstate, the driving environment shifts from suburban flow to a more fast-paced highway experience. Expect a functional, direct drive that keeps you moving toward Fort Worth without unnecessary detours.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35W is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 917 / East 12th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 917 / East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 174 / North Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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FM 917 / East 12th Street
Turn left onto FM 917 / East 12th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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TX 174 / North Broadway Street
Turn left onto TX 174 / North Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
7.7 mi into trip
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~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
5
8.1 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
19.3 mi into trip
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~25m in
Take the exit toward Allen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Southwest Wilshire Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| North Broadway Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Wilshire Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 12th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Allen Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 11.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joshua, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on this road
49 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto FM 917
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East 12th Street
3
Turn left onto TX 174
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway Street
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on TX 174
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on TX 174
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
Use the none lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 35W
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35W
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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South Freeway
10
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
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East Allen Avenue
11
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
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South Freeway
12
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 26-minute trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any stops along the way, as the 19.8-mile distance is easily manageable in a single, continuous push. Keep in mind that with over half the route consisting of highway driving, your transit time may fluctuate slightly depending on traffic density on I-35W. Budgeting $3 for fuel is more than sufficient for this quick hop, leaving you with little to worry about regarding logistics. A pro tip for this specific route is to check the traffic conditions on I-35W before you leave Joshua, as this highway segment is the primary factor determining your arrival time in 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 9.9 miles from Joshua, TX, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.2 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 19.8 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.9 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
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 Joshua, 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 Joshua, TX
This is one driving day of about 19.8 miles and 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Joshua, 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 I 35W for about 11.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.9 mi from Joshua, TX · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.9 miles from Joshua, 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
$3.02 one way
$6.05 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| premium | $4.59 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
3:58 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
23 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
26m 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 Joshua, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 19.8 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35W, Southwest Wilshire Boulevard, North Broadway 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 Joshua, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.02 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 917 / East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 174 / North Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Joshua, TX to Fort Worth, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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