Origin
Mansfield, TX
Late night in Mansfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mansfield, 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
25m
Distance
20.2 mi
33 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mansfield, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 21.4-mile drive from Mansfield, TX to Fort Worth, TX takes approximately 22 minutes, making it an easy day trip. Navigating mainly via North Walnut Creek Drive and Highway 287 North (also known as US 287 North), you'll stay within the Great Plains region of Texas. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this route is very accessible for a quick journey. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, so keep your navigation handy. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stay is necessary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 287 | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| South Freeway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| North Walnut Creek Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 287 North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Broad Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Allen Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 287
— 13.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on East Broad Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Broad Street
2
Turn left onto North Walnut Creek Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Walnut Creek Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto US Highway 287 North
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
US Highway 287 North
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 287 North
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto US 287; FM 157
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 287; FM 157
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 437
Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 35W North: Denton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
9
Merge onto I 35W
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
12
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
13
Turn left onto South Freeway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
14
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Walnut Creek Drive
Turn left onto North Walnut Creek Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 287 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 287 North
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
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 437
Toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
7
16 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W North: Denton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35W North: Denton
7
19.8 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
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
Late night in Fort Worth on Tuesday
Local time
5:58 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
25m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. You won't encounter long stretches of monotonous interstate driving here. Instead, plan for a more engaged experience with numerous turns as you make your way through local roads and surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a significant factor due to the overall short mileage. This drive feels more like navigating a series of connected neighborhoods and commercial areas rather than a high-speed transit.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on US 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 287 and South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North Walnut Creek Drive.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 20.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North Walnut Creek Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Mansfield, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.
Denton
15.8 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Starting in Mansfield, TX
Full guide →Founded 1856
Mansfield (Texas) is a fast growing city south of Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth.
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 25m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on US 287. 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: at 0.4 miles (North Walnut Creek Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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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