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Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Commerce, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

99 mi

159 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Fort Worth, TX

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city in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Commerce, TX

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Trip Overview

This 99-mile drive from Fort Worth, TX, to Commerce, TX, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 54 minutes. Designed as a single-day adventure, it requires no overnight stays, making it perfect for a quick getaway. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, keeping your budget in check. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 98% of the journey on these roads. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. It's a practical option when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East R L Thornton Freeway 55.6 mi 1h
Tom Landry Freeway 30 mi 35m
TX 24 10.2 mi 11m
South Freeway 1.1 mi 1m
Live Oak Street 0.7 mi 1m
US 287 Bus 0.2 mi <1m
Epps Street 0.1 mi <1m
Elmwood Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East R L Thornton Freeway — 55.6 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Commerce, TX.

1

Start on South Freeway

54 ft · 2 sec · South Freeway
2

Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

475 ft · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Epps Street
4

Continue on East Maddox Avenue

412 ft · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue
5

At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway

321 ft · 13 sec · South Freeway
6

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7

Turn left onto South Freeway

0.5 mi · 56 sec · South Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 287 Bus
Toward I 35W North
9

Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus

0.4 mi · 28 sec · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 51C Toward I 30 East: Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 30

30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 30; US 67

7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

48 mi · 51 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 12 sec
Exit 101 Toward TX 24, FM 1737: Commerce, Paris
15

Continue on TX 24

10 mi · 11 min · TX 24
Toward TX 24: Commerce, Paris
16

Turn right onto TX 224 Bus

0.7 mi · 1 min · Live Oak Street
17

Arrive at destination

Live Oak Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 54 minute duration, this trip offers flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but consider leaving earlier in the day to avoid potential traffic, especially around Fort Worth. With no designated stops on this route, plan your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $15 for the 99 miles, and the longest stretch without a major road change is over 55 miles. This highway-centric route means rest stops will likely be at major exits, so plan accordingly.

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 49.5 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 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 22 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.5 miles or 1h 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Commerce, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fort Worth, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Worth, TX

This is one driving day of about 99 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Fort Worth, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East R L Thornton Freeway for about 55.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Dallas and Rockwall counties in Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rowlett, TX

50 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

Irving, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rowlett, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.5 miles from Fort Worth, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Shenaniganz Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rockwall, Texas

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 56.5

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19727221133

Visit website

Shenaniganz Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 56.5

Rockwall, Texas

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19727221133

Visit website

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 42.4

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 21.2

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 21.2

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Xcape Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 42.4

Mesquite, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19729822073

Visit website

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 35.3

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 7.1

Hurst, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+18178184359

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm

+18173364373

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 39.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Epps Street

At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Freeway

At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

7
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Allen Avenue

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
7
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 30 East: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 51C Toward I 30 East: Dallas
7
39.8 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway toward I 30 East: Texarkana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 30 East: Texarkana

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.96 one way

$29.92 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $16.37 $32.75
premium $4.54 $17.68 $35.35
diesel $5.61 $21.86 $43.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.7 0 $10.40 $4.75
Efficient EV 24.8 0 $8.66 $3.96
EV Truck/SUV 39.6 0 $13.86 $6.34

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Fort Worth, TX

Late night in Fort Worth on Sunday

Local time

12:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 to 15 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 17 at 7:31AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:25AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Commerce, TX

Late night in Commerce on Sunday

Local time

12:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

25 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

1h 54m 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 drive for this 99-mile journey. You'll primarily be on the East R L Thornton Freeway and Tom Landry Freeway, eventually transitioning to TX 24. With 98% of the route on highways, this is a fast-paced trip designed for covering distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 55.6 miles on the East R L Thornton Freeway, so be prepared for a sustained period of highway driving before any potential changes in road type. This character means it's less about scenic detours and more about direct travel.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.6 mi on East R L Thornton Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East R L Thornton Freeway and Tom Landry Freeway. 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 Epps Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Epps Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (South Freeway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Fort Worth, TX and Commerce, TX, road signs point toward Fm 1737: Commerce and Paris.

Fm 1737: Commerce

87.9 mi in | ~1h 41m

Paris

87.9 mi in | ~1h 41m

About the Cities

Starting 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 1h 54m. Total distance: 99 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.6 miles on East R L Thornton Freeway. 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 Commerce, 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 (Epps Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (South Freeway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Commerce, 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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