Origin
Azle, TX
Morning in Azle on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Azle, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Azle, TX
Sheng-lu Wu
Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Azle and Fort Worth, this 19.5-mile trip is an efficient option. You can comfortably complete the journey in about 29 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes Jacksboro Highway, Lake Worth Boulevard, and North Henderson Street to navigate through the Great Plains region. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. Because the entire trip is less than 20 miles, it functions perfectly as a simple commute or a quick visit between these two Texas locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksboro Highway | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| Lake Worth Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Henderson Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| South Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Lancaster Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Lancaster Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jacksboro Highway
— 12.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Azle, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Locust Street
141 ft
·
11 sec
·
Locust Street
2
Turn left onto Loop 344
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto North Stewart Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Stewart Street
4
Turn right onto Southeast Parkway Street
359 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southeast Parkway Street
5
Take the ramp
406 ft
·
9 sec
Toward TX 199 East
6
Merge onto TX 199
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on TX 199
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on TX 199
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
9
Continue on TX 199
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Lake Worth Boulevard
10
Continue on TX 199
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Jacksboro Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on TX 199
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
12
Enter roundabout onto TX 199
113 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Henderson Street
13
Continue on TX 199
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Henderson Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
15
Keep slight right at fork onto East Lancaster Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Lancaster Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto South Freeway
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the right lane.
17
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 35W South
18
Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Freeway
19
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.
20
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Southeast Parkway Street
Turn right onto Southeast Parkway Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway
Merge onto TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
17.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East Lancaster Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto East Lancaster Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
18 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
South Freeway
Turn right onto South Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
18.6 mi into trip
|
~27m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.89 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.23 | $6.45 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
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
Morning in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 15 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 12:13AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:11AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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
29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the total distance is short, only about 7 miles of the journey consist of highway driving. You will spend the most significant portion of your time on the 12.8-mile stretch along Jacksboro Highway, which serves as the backbone of your route. As you transition between these local roads, the pace shifts frequently, requiring you to navigate various turns as you move toward your destination. It is a practical, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without the fatigue of a long-haul highway slog.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Jacksboro Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.5 miles in near Southeast Parkway Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Southeast Parkway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (East Lancaster Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Azle, TX
Full guide →Founded 1846
Arriving in Fort Worth, TX
Full guide →“Panther city” · Founded 1849
Fort Worth is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of approximately 1,020,000, it is Texas' 5th largest city. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which has a population exceeding 6 million. Sometimes referred to as Cowtown, it is by far closer to its cowboy roots than neighboring Dallas. This article also covers North Richland Hills, a neighboring community.
Top landmarks
- • Amon Carter Museum of American Art — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
- • Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth — art museum
- • St. Patrick Cathedral in Fort Worth — church located in Fort Worth, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Jacksboro Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Worth, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Southeast Parkway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (East Lancaster Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Worth, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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