Origin
Grandview, TX
Late night in Grandview on Tuesday
Local time
4:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grandview, 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
38m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grandview, TX
Thomas balabaud
Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Grandview, TX to Fort Worth, TX is 34.2 miles and takes about 38m via I 35W, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, making it a straightforward trip between two points in Texas. With a high percentage of highway driving, expect a direct and efficient journey. This is an easy, same-day excursion, perfect for when you need to get from one place to another without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 32.9 mi | 35m |
| East Criner Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Allen Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 32.9 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grandview, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on this road
54 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto FM 916
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Criner Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
4
Merge onto I 35W
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
7
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
8
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
9
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 916 / East Criner Street
Turn left onto FM 916 / East Criner Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.7 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
34.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
4:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
20 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
38m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 35W and South Freeway. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 32.9 miles on I 35W, indicating a consistent pace for most of your trip. The drive begins on East Criner Street before merging onto the interstate, offering a brief taste of local roads before settling into the faster highway environment. Expect a smooth, direct experience as you navigate these well-maintained thoroughfares.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and East Criner Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 916 / East Criner Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Grandview, TX to Fort Worth, TX is easy. At 38m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 916 / East Criner Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 38m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.9 miles on I 35W. 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: near the start (FM 916 / East Criner Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 35W): 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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