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Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Sherman, 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 43m

Distance

90.8 mi

146 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 35m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 38m

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 and county seat of Grayson, Texas, United States

Sherman, TX

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Trip Overview

This 90.8-mile drive from Fort Worth, TX, to Sherman, TX, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes. You'll primarily travel on the Sam Rayburn Tollway, Central Expressway, and South Henry Hynds Expressway, with about 71% of the journey on highways. With a projected fuel cost of $14, this is an economical trip. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape. This route is straightforward, making it ideal for a quick day trip without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

45.4 miles from Fort Worth, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sam Rayburn Tollway 23 mi 24m
Central Expressway 17 mi 18m
South Henry Hynds Expressway 10.1 mi 10m
TX 121 Express 8.9 mi 10m
Airport Freeway 7.8 mi 9m
TX 121 6.8 mi 7m
South Sam Rayburn Freeway 6.6 mi 7m
SH 121/183 TEXpress 4.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Sam Rayburn Tollway — 23 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto US 377

0.3 mi · 25 sec · US 377
Exit 52B Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto TX 121

7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 23A Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes Use the slight left lane.
13

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit onto TX 121 Express

8.9 mi · 10 min · TX 121 Express
Toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121

5.5 mi · 6 min · TX 121
Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on SRT

3.6 mi · 3 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on TX 121

1.3 mi · 1 min · TX 121
18

Continue on SRT

19 mi · 20 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North, US 75 South: Sherman, Dallas Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Merge onto US 75

17 mi · 18 min · Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on US 75

10 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
24

Continue on US 75

6.4 mi · 6 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward TX 56: Lamar Street, Houston Street
26

Turn straight onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway

0.2 mi · 24 sec · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
27

Turn right onto TX 56

0.4 mi · 42 sec · West Lamar Street
28

Arrive at destination

TX 56

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 43 minutes for this 90.8-mile trip, you have considerable flexibility in planning your departure. Leaving in the morning should allow you to reach Sherman with plenty of daylight. With no designated stops in the data, consider making your own impromptu breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $14, but it's always wise to have a buffer. A specific tip for this route: be aware of potential tolls on the Sam Rayburn Tollway, as it's a significant portion of your drive.

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 45.4 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23 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 20 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.4 miles or 53m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sherman, 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 90.8 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Fort Worth, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sam Rayburn Tollway for about 23 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Denton and Dallas counties in Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lewisville, TX

45 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

Euless, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Frisco, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.4 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.

Andrew Brown Park West

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 32.4

Coppell, Texas

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+19724625100

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 13

Hurst, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+18178184359

Visit website

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 25.9

Grapevine, Texas

Hours: Closed

+18174103185

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

Oak Hills Splash Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 38.9

Carrollton, Texas

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+19724663080

Visit website

House of Shine

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 25.9

Grapevine, Texas

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18176018850

Visit website

Coppell Nature Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 25.9

Coppell, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19723043581

Visit website

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 58.4

McKinney, Texas

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19725625566

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 56.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
3 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 377

Take the exit onto US 377 toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street

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 52B Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport,...
8
11 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 23A Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Expres...
8
25.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | TX 121

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 North, I 635 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward TX 121 North, I 635 East
8
55.3 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman
8
56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 75 North, TX 121 North: Sherman

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.72 one way

$27.44 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $15.02 $30.04
premium $4.54 $16.21 $32.42
diesel $5.61 $20.05 $40.09

Estimated Tolls: $3.21

Sam Rayburn Tollway (23 mi) $1.85
Central Expressway (17 mi) $1.36

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 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 27.2 0 $9.53 $4.36
Efficient EV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63
EV Truck/SUV 36.3 0 $12.71 $5.81

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 14, 2026

Origin

Fort Worth, TX

Late night in Fort Worth on Sunday

Local time

2:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

S 15 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Destination

Sherman, TX

Late night in Sherman on Sunday

Local time

2:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

66°F

Lewisville, TX

45 mi in

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

12 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 43m 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?

You'll find this drive to be largely highway-focused, with 71% of the 90.8 miles on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23 miles along the Sam Rayburn Tollway. This suggests a fairly consistent pace for much of the journey. While the specific road conditions can vary, the profile indicates a drive where you'll spend significant time on high-speed expressways, punctuated by connections to other major arteries like Central Expressway and South Henry Hynds Expressway.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on Sam Rayburn Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sam Rayburn Tollway and Central Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near US 377.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.8 miles you will encounter 18 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 3 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Fort Worth, TX to Sherman, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.

Dallas

55.2 mi in | ~1h 3m

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

Arriving in Sherman, TX

Full guide →

Sherman is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of North 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 43m. Total distance: 90.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23 miles on Sam Rayburn Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.21 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Rayburn Tollway. 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 Sherman, 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 3 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.3 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Sherman, 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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