Origin
Fairview, TX
Morning in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, 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
43m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Fairview to Fort Worth covers approximately 31.1 miles and typically takes about 36 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is quite short, it is easily completed as a quick day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate via Farm-to-Market Road 730, Boyd Rot Road 730 North, and Northwest Parkway to reach your destination. With a fuel budget of just $5, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Both your starting point and destination sit firmly within the Great Plains region, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your travels. It is a straightforward commute that offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksboro Highway | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| Boyd Rot Road 730 North | 6.6 mi | 12m |
| Lake Worth Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 730 | 1.8 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 |
Longest stretch:
Jacksboro Highway
— 13.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on County Road 4765
49 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road 4765
2
Turn right onto FM 730
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 730
3
Continue on FM 730
6.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Boyd Rot Road 730 North
4
Turn left onto Northwest Parkway
442 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northwest Parkway
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward TX 199 East
6
Merge onto TX 199
8.7 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 27 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward TX 199 East
Navigation decision point
Toward TX 199 East
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
26.2 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
26.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
South Freeway
Turn right onto South Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
27 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
$4.22 one way
$8.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.01
Northwest Parkway
(0.1 mi)
$0.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
16 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
43m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 31.1-mile trek. Because the highway share is 0%, you will spend your entire time navigating local roads rather than high-speed lanes. The route demands your full attention as you transition through various turns along Farm-to-Market Road 730 and Northwest Parkway. Without long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, the drive maintains a consistent, steady pace from start to finish. You should prepare for a hands-on driving experience that requires frequent navigation adjustments rather than long-distance cruising.
Only 5% 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: 13.2 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 8.4 miles in.
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 12 decision points packed into just 27.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles (East Lancaster Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 43m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 13.2 miles on Jacksboro Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.01 in tolls one way, starting with Northwest Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (TX 199 / Jacksboro Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 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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