Origin
Roanoke, TX
Morning in Roanoke on Friday
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7:41 AM
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59°F
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Trip from Roanoke, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
17 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
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.
Roanoke, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Roanoke to Fort Worth is a quick, straightforward journey spanning 22.5 miles across the Great Plains. You can expect the drive to take approximately 26 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of about $3, this is a highly economical route for those needing to commute or visit the city. Because the path is entirely within Texas, you will remain in the same geographic region for the duration of your travel. This trip is best suited for those looking for efficiency rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour. It is a simple, no-fuss connection between these two North Texas hubs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
17 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 92% of your drive will be spent navigating major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-35W TEXpress and the Alliance Gateway Freeway, which provide a consistent, high-speed pace. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 13.8-mile stretch on I-35W TEXpress, where you can settle into a steady rhythm. While you will transition onto South Front Street as you approach your destination, the overall personality of this route is defined by its industrial and transit-oriented nature. It is a functional, fast-paced drive that prioritizes speed over winding, 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 14 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
801 ft
526 ft
Total Climb
353 ft
Total Descent
336 ft
Highest Point
801 ft
~8 mi in
Elevation Range
275 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 Denton Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 22.5 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 (Denton Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (TX 170 / Alliance Gateway Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.3 miles (TX 170 Toll / Alliance Gateway Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Denton Street
Turn right onto Denton Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
TX 170 / Alliance Gateway Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 170 / Alliance Gateway Freeway toward I 35W South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 35W South
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
TX 170 Toll / Alliance Gateway Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 170 Toll / Alliance Gateway Freeway toward I 35W Express South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 35W Express South
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 35W TEXpress
Merge onto I 35W TEXpress
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Roanoke, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sh-170 W Towards I-35W along the way.
Sh-170 W Towards I-35W
2 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W TEXpress | 13.8 mi | 13m |
| Alliance Gateway Freeway | 5 mi | 6m |
| South Front Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North South Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Oak Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Denton Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W TEXpress
— 13.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on TX 114 Bus
30 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Byron Nelson Boulevard
2
Turn left onto North Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Oak Street
3
Turn right onto Denton Street
366 ft
·
14 sec
·
Denton Street
4
Turn left onto US 377
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Front Street
5
Turn right onto Alliance Gateway Freeway
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Alliance Gateway Freeway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward SH-170 W towards I-35W
7
Merge onto TX 170
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Alliance Gateway Freeway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 170
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Alliance Gateway Freeway
Toward I 35W South
9
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 170 Toll
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Alliance Gateway Freeway
Toward I 35W Express South
10
Merge onto I 35W TEXpress
14 mi
·
13 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 35W
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North South Freeway
12
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.
13
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.2 mi from Roanoke, TX · 14m 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 22.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.2 miles from Roanoke, 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
$3.40 one way
$6.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Buc-ee's - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
20 DCFC
The Foundry District - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Rudy's BBQ - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Worth, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Fuel City Haltom City - Tesla Supercharger
Haltom City, TX
Tesla
12 DCFC
Walmart EV Charging
Fort Worth, TX
WALMART
8 DCFC
Walmart EV Charging
North Richland Hills, TX
WALMART
8 DCFC
Alliance Hyundai
Fort Worth, TX
Blink Network
5 DCFC
CircleK - Northlake
Northlake, TX
CIRCLE_K
4 DCFC
MERCEDES_BENZ: 5
Tesla: 4
eVgo Network: 2
WALMART: 2
Blink Network: 2
CIRCLE_K: 1
Electrify America: 1
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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
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
Fort Worth, TX
Morning in Fort Worth on Friday
Local time
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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 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 Roanoke, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 22.5 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 TEXpress, Alliance Gateway Freeway, South Front Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Roanoke, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.40 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 10 significant decision points across 22.5 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 (Denton Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (TX 170 / Alliance Gateway Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.3 miles (TX 170 Toll / Alliance Gateway Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Roanoke, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sh-170 W Towards I-35W along the way.
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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