Trip from Midlothian, TX to Fort Worth, TX

Q: How long is the trip from Midlothian, TX to Fort Worth, TX?

The drive from Midlothian, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 29.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are West US Highway 287, South Freeway, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Midlothian, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

34m

Distance

29.8 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 32m ★

6 AM

0h 35m

8 AM

0h 41m

10 AM

0h 37m

12 PM

0h 36m

3 PM

0h 37m

5 PM

0h 40m

8 PM

0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 29.8-mile drive from Midlothian, TX to Fort Worth, TX takes about 34 minutes, making it an easy day trip. Primarily utilizing West US Highway 287 and South Freeway, you'll experience a highway-focused journey with 91% of the route on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this trip is very budget-friendly. Both Midlothian and Fort Worth are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your short transit. This route is ideal for a quick commute or an easy addition to a larger Texas adventure.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 29.8-mile trip, with 91% of the mileage on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.8 miles on West US Highway 287. While predominantly highway, the route transitions onto West Main Street as you approach your destination. This means you'll likely experience a shift from higher-speed driving to a more local road feel in the final leg of your journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West US Highway 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West US Highway 287 and South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8

25.3 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 437 Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

7

25.5 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W North: Denton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35W North: Denton

5

25.9 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W North: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth

5

26.1 mi into trip | ~30m in | I 35W / South Freeway

Merge onto I 35W / South Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

29.3 mi into trip | ~33m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Midlothian, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.

Denton

25.3 mi in | ~28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West US Highway 287	23.8 mi	25m
South Freeway	3.4 mi	3m
West Main Street	1 mi	1m
West Avenue G	0.3 mi	<1m
East Allen Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m
North 8th Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: West US Highway 287 — 23.8 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midlothian, TX and Fort Worth, TX.

1

Start on North 8th Street

56 ft · 5 sec · North 8th Street

2

Turn right onto US 287 Bus

0.3 mi · 30 sec · West Avenue G

3

Continue on US 287 Bus

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward US 287 North: Fort Worth

5

Continue on US 287

24 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 287

Use the left lane.

6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 437 Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 35W North: Denton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth

9

Merge onto I 35W

3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 49A Toward Allen Avenue Use the slight right lane.

11

Turn straight onto South Freeway

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Freeway

12

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 12 sec · East Allen Avenue

13

Turn left onto South Freeway

258 ft · 5 sec · South Freeway

14

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.50 one way

$9.01 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$4.93	$9.86
premium	$4.54	$5.32	$10.64
diesel	$5.61	$6.58	$13.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.9	$3.13	$1.43
Efficient EV	7.5	$2.61	$1.19
EV Truck/SUV	11.9	$4.17	$1.91

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Midlothian, TX

Evening in Midlothian on Thursday

Local time

7:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Evening in Fort Worth on Thursday

Local time

7:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

14 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

34m 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.

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