Origin
Haltom City, TX
Late night in Haltom City on Tuesday
Local time
5:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haltom City, 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
11m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haltom City, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
This short, 7.1-mile drive from Haltom City, TX to Fort Worth, TX is a quick hop that will take you about 11 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, it's an economical option for a day trip within the Great Plains region. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward journey. Since it's such a brief distance, you won't need to consider an overnight stay. This trip is ideal for those looking for a direct and efficient connection between these two Texas locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Freeway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| North South Freeway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Haltom Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Belknap Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Markum Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jane Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Airport Freeway
— 2.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haltom City, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Jane Lane
208 ft
·
12 sec
·
Jane Lane
2
Turn left onto Markum Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Markum Drive
3
Turn right onto US 377; TX 183
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Belknap Street
4
Turn slight left onto Haltom Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Haltom Road
5
Turn right onto Airport Freeway
380 ft
·
7 sec
·
Airport Freeway
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward TX 121 South
7
Merge onto TX 121
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 35W; US 287; US 377
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North South Freeway
10
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.
11
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.2 — 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
|
Markum Drive
Turn left onto Markum Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Airport Freeway
Turn right onto Airport Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
TX 121 / Airport Freeway
Merge onto TX 121 / Airport Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South:...
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
$1.07 one way
$2.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.17 | $2.35 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
5:52 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
1 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
11m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 7.1-mile journey, with 72% of the drive on freeways. You'll navigate segments of Airport Freeway and North South Freeway, offering a consistent driving pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.6 miles on Airport Freeway. While not overly complex, the route provides a typical urban freeway feel, connecting you efficiently from Haltom City to Fort Worth.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on Airport Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Airport Freeway and North South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Markum Drive.
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 8 decision points packed into just 7.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 11m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Markum Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Airport Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Haltom City, TX
Full guide →Founded 1932
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 11m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.6 miles on Airport 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 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: near the start (Markum Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Airport Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): 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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