This straightforward 78.2-mile drive from Corsicana to Fort Worth, Texas, is easily managed in about 1.5 hours, making it a perfect day trip. The route is heavily highway-focused, with 93% of the journey on major roads like US 287 and I-45. You'll be traversing the Great Plains region throughout, so expect a consistent landscape. With an estimated fuel cost of just $12, it's an economical option for a quick hop. No overnight stays are necessary for this journey; you can comfortably complete it and return, or continue your travels from Fort Worth.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.1 miles from Corsicana, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 287
57.6 mi
1h 5m
I 45
11.7 mi
11m
North Business 45
3.4 mi
5m
South Freeway
3.4 mi
3m
West 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
North 7th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North 13th Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
East Allen Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 287
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corsicana, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on North 13th Street
248 ft·12 sec·North 13th Street
2
Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue
0.5 mi·59 sec·West 3rd Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto I 45 Bus
0.2 mi·20 sec·North 7th Street
4
Continue on I 45 Bus
3.4 mi·5 min·North Business 45
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 45 North
6
Merge onto I 45; US 287
12 mi·11 min·I 45; US 287
7
Take the exit onto US 287
58 mi·1 hr 5 min·US 287
Exit 247Toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort WorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 437Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 35W North: DentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
11
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi·3 min·South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 49AToward Allen AvenueUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Freeway
14
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft·12 sec·East Allen Avenue
15
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft·5 sec·South Freeway
16
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Trip Plan
Given the short 1.5-hour duration and 78.2-mile distance, this trip offers great flexibility. You can leave Corsicana at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee, and still arrive in Fort Worth with plenty of daylight. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan your own breaks as needed, keeping in mind the longest stretch is 57.6 miles. The estimated fuel cost is a low $12, so you won't need to worry much about frequent refueling. A practical tip: be aware that you'll be merging onto I-45 from US 287, so plan accordingly for potential traffic as you get closer to Fort Worth.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.1 miles from Corsicana, TX, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.1 miles or 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Corsicana, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Corsicana, TX
This is one driving day of about 78.2 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Corsicana, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 287 for about 57.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 77.7 — 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|I 45 Bus / North 7th Street
At end of road, turn left onto I 45 Bus / North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
8
16.2 mi into trip|~19m in|US 287
Take the exit onto US 287 toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
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 247
Toward US 287 North: Waxahachie, Fort Worth
8
73.7 mi into trip|~1h 24m 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
73.9 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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
77.7 mi into trip|~1h 29m 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
$11.82 one way
$23.63 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$12.93
$25.87
premium
$4.54
$13.96
$27.92
diesel
$5.61
$17.27
$34.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.5
0
$8.21
$3.75
Efficient EV
19.6
0
$6.84
$3.13
EV Truck/SUV
31.3
0
$10.95
$5.00
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Corsicana, TX
Night
in Corsicana on Saturday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Night
in Fort Worth on Saturday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 15 to 20 mph38% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 10:34AM CDT until April 18 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:29AM CDT until April 19 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Lubbock TX
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
4 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
1h 30m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 78.2-mile trip. With 93% of the drive utilizing major roads such as US 287 and I-45, you'll encounter mostly high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 57.6 miles on US 287, allowing for extended periods of consistent driving. While the terrain is largely consistent within the Great Plains, the transition between US 287 and I-45 will mark the most notable change in your immediate surroundings as you approach Fort Worth.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.6 mi on US 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 287 and I 45. 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 I 45 Bus / North 7th Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (I 45 Bus / North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.7 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.
On the drive from Corsicana, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 78.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.6 miles on US 287. 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 (I 45 Bus / North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.7 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.
