Origin
Cedar Hill, TX
Late night in Cedar Hill on Tuesday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Hill, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Hill, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Cedar Hill, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 30.9 miles and takes about 38m via Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within the Great Plains region of Texas. Expect a driving experience that involves frequent turns, characteristic of local drives rather than long-haul highway travel. Given its short distance, this route is ideal for a quick excursion, offering flexibility for when you depart and how you might structure your time upon arrival in Fort Worth.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 18.9 mi | 20m |
| West FM 1382 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| South Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Straus Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Belt Line Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Interstate 20 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
— 18.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hill, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Cedar Street
171 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cedar Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
424 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto Straus Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Straus Road
5
Turn left onto FM 1382
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West FM 1382
6
Continue on FM 1382
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Belt Line Road
7
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Interstate 20
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 20 West
9
Merge onto I 20
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 35W North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
13
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
16
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
17
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
18
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
East Interstate 20
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
26.5 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
26.7 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| premium | $4.54 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Fort Worth on Tuesday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
17 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
38m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you won't be on a single highway for the entire 30.9 miles. While 28% of the journey utilizes highways like the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway and South Freeway, much of it will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 18.9 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed before transitioning back to more localized driving. Be prepared for a dynamic experience with a higher frequency of turns and changes in speed limits as you navigate between these main roads.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 6.9 miles in near East Interstate 20.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 30.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (East Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Cedar Hill, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
Denton
26.5 mi in
|
~32m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Jessica's Tea Room
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
30min in
0.1 mi from route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Paris Coffee Shop
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
38min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cuisine: diner
Hours: Mo-We 07:00-15:00; Th-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su...
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cedar Hill, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Visit websiteIris Bagel & Coffee House
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
25min in
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: breakfast;coffee_shop
Hours: Tu-Su 07:00-14:00
McDonald's
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
13min in
0.2 mi from route
Grand Prairie, TX
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 05:00-23:00
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
13min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Grand Prairie, TX
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 09:00-22:00
Visit websiteTaco Bell
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
13min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Grand Prairie, TX
Cuisine: tex-mex
Hours: Mo-Th 08:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su...
Visit websiteSam's Pizza & Pasta
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Visit websitePizza Hut
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
30min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Fort Worth, TX
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
38min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Fort Worth, TX
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 05:00-03:00
Visit websiteTalala Overlook
Viewpoint
Near the start, right off the route
4min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Rogers-O'Daniel House
Attraction
Near the end, short detour
38min in
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
TX
Mountain Creek Lake Park
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
8min in
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Dallas / Arlington KOA
Camp_site
Around the midpoint, short detour
17min in
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Museum
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
38min in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
TX
Visit websiteTexas Air Command Museum
Museum
Around the midpoint, short detour
17min in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
TX
Man With A Briefcase
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
38min in
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Former Site Landmark Building
Building_site
Near the end, short detour
38min in
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Dallas / Arlington KOA
Camp_site
Around the midpoint, short detour
17min in
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Fort Worth Elks Lodge 124
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
38min in
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
TX
Etta's Place
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
38min in
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Cedar Hill, 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 38m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 18.9 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial 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 6.9 miles (East Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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