Origin
Crowley, TX
Late night in Crowley on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crowley, 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
17m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crowley, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Crowley to Fort Worth, you are looking at a quick, 13.1-mile trip that takes approximately 17 minutes. Because of the short distance, this is a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the South Freeway, East Main Street, and West Rendon Crowley Road to complete your journey. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, this is a highly economical route within the Great Plains region. Whether you are commuting or heading into the city for an afternoon, the drive is efficient and keeps you well within the same regional landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Freeway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Rendon Crowley Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Allen Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Freeway
— 9.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crowley, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on this road
87 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on FM 1187 Business
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on FM 1187 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto FM 1187
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Rendon Crowley Road
5
Turn left onto South Freeway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 35W North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 35W
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
10
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
11
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
12
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
South Freeway
Turn left onto South Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 35W North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35W North
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 35W / South Freeway
Merge onto I 35W / South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
5
13 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.98 one way
$3.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 15 mph
20% chance
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
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
17m 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 highway-focused experience, as roughly 75% of this route is dedicated to faster-paced roads. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the South Freeway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch at 9.8 miles. While you will transition onto local roads like East Main Street and West Rendon Crowley Road, the overall personality of the drive remains functional and direct. You won't find winding backroads here; instead, you get a consistent, steady pace that moves you quickly between these two Texas points. It is a no-nonsense commute designed for speed and reliability.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Freeway and East Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near South Freeway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (South Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 35W / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Crowley, TX
Full guide →Founded 1951
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 17m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.7 miles (South Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 35W / South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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