Origin
Corinth, TX
Morning in Corinth on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corinth, 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
48m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corinth, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Corinth, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 43.6 miles and takes about 48m via I 35W TEXpress, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. Given its short duration and mostly highway profile, this is a straightforward and quick trip, perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on major interstate highways, making it a practical choice for getting between these two North Texas cities efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W TEXpress | 16.7 mi | 16m |
| I 35W | 16.6 mi | 17m |
| I 35E | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| North South Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Interstate 35E | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I-35E Frontage Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W TEXpress
— 16.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corinth, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Church Drive
421 ft
·
11 sec
·
Church Drive
2
Turn right onto South Interstate 35E
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Interstate 35E
3
Keep slight left at fork onto I-35E Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I-35E Frontage Road
4
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Interstate 35E
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35E North, US 77 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 35E
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35E
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35W South: Fort Worth
8
Merge onto I 35W
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W Express
17 mi
·
16 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto I 35W
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North South Freeway
11
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.
12
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Corinth, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 42.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Interstate 35E
Turn right onto South Interstate 35E
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I-35E Frontage Road
Keep slight left at fork onto I-35E Frontage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 35E North, US 77 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35E North, US 77 North
6
24.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W Express / I 35W TEXpress
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
42.7 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
$6.59 one way
$13.18 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.78 | $15.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Roanoke, TX
22 mi in
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
48m 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 trip is predominantly highway driving, with 98% of the route on interstates. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 16.7 miles on I 35W TEXpress, indicating significant time spent on a single, high-speed corridor. Expect dense exit activity as you approach Fort Worth, typical of large metropolitan areas. The majority of your travel will be on I 35W and I 35E.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on I 35W TEXpress.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W TEXpress and I 35W. 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 South Interstate 35E.
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 9 decision points packed into just 43.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Interstate 35E): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I-35E Frontage Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Corinth, TX
Full guide →Founded 1909
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 48m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on I 35W TEXpress. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.1 miles (South Interstate 35E): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (I-35E Frontage Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.2 miles: 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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