Origin
Joshua, TX
Morning in Joshua on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Joshua, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Joshua, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Joshua to Fort Worth is a quick, straightforward journey covering 19.8 miles through the Great Plains region of Texas. You can easily complete this trip in about 26 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this drive is as economical as it is efficient. You will primarily utilize a combination of North Broadway Street, Southwest Wilshire Boulevard, and I-35W to reach your destination. Because the distance is so short, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows without worrying about complex planning. It is a practical, no-fuss commute that connects two points within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35W | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Southwest Wilshire Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| North Broadway Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northeast Wilshire Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 12th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Allen Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35W
— 11.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joshua, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on this road
49 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto FM 917
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
East 12th Street
3
Turn left onto TX 174
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway Street
4
Continue on TX 174
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5
Continue on TX 174
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Merge onto I 35W
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
10
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
11
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
12
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 917 / East 12th Street
Turn left onto FM 917 / East 12th Street
Navigation decision point
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 35W
Merge onto I 35W
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
19.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.99 one way
$5.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
6:37 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
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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?
This 19.8-mile route offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from local streets to major highway infrastructure. Approximately 58% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a balance between steady speeds and local navigation. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch while covering 11.2 miles on I-35W, where the pace picks up significantly compared to the initial segments. As you progress from the smaller roads like North Broadway Street onto the larger interstate, the driving environment shifts from suburban flow to a more fast-paced highway experience. Expect a functional, direct drive that keeps you moving toward Fort Worth without unnecessary detours.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.2 mi on I 35W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 917 / East 12th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.8 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (FM 917 / East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (I 35W): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Joshua, TX
Full guide →Founded 1881
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 26m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.2 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 917 / East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 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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