Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Late night in Fort Worth on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Roanoke, 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
27m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Worth, TX
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Roanoke, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Fort Worth to Roanoke, you are in for a quick 22.9-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. This route is entirely contained within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward trip that is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares, as the route is 91% highway-focused. With a fuel cost estimate of just $4, it is a very budget-friendly transit between the two cities. Given the short duration and direct nature of the path, there is no need to plan for overnight stops or complicated logistics. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection for travelers moving north from the heart of Fort Worth.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W TEXpress | 13.8 mi | 14m |
| Alliance Gateway Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| South Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Epps Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elmwood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Maddox Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W TEXpress
— 13.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Roanoke, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 35W TEXpress
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
Toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto TX 170 Toll
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Alliance Gateway Freeway
Toward TX 170 East: TX 170 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto TX 170
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Alliance Gateway Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 377: Denton Highway
14
Turn straight onto Alliance Gateway Freeway
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Alliance Gateway Freeway
15
Turn left onto US 377
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto Houston Street
367 ft
·
16 sec
·
Houston Street
17
Turn left onto North Oak Street
370 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Oak Street
18
Turn right onto TX 114 Bus
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Byron Nelson Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
TX 114 Bus
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 2.3 — 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.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Freeway
Turn left onto South Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 35W TEXpress
Take the exit onto I 35W TEXpress toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress Nort...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Roanoke, TX
Late night in Roanoke on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
19 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
27m 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 high-speed, highway-centric experience as you navigate primarily via I-35W TEXpress, the Alliance Gateway Freeway, and the South Freeway. The road maintains a consistent pace, characterized by its efficiency rather than leisure, as you spend nearly the entire trip on high-capacity lanes. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on the I-35W TEXpress, which spans 13.8 miles. Because 91% of the drive occurs on highways, the character of the road remains uniform throughout the 27-minute duration. You should prepare for a focused, fast-moving commute that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads or scenic detours.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on I 35W TEXpress.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W TEXpress and Alliance Gateway 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
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 22.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
793 ft
524 ft
Total Climb
325 ft
Total Descent
342 ft
Highest Point
793 ft
~14.7 mi in
Elevation Range
269 ft
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 27m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on I 35W TEXpress. 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 Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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