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Trip from Mesquite, 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

58m

Distance

46.1 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Mesquite, TX

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city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Fort Worth, TX

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 46.1-mile drive from Mesquite, TX to Fort Worth, TX is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 58 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Tom Landry Freeway and East R L Thornton Freeway, with a portion on US 80, this route is heavily focused on highway travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, it's an economical option for connecting these two cities within the Great Plains region. You'll find this drive to be a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B, with no overnight stops needed.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tom Landry Freeway 29.9 mi 35m
East R L Thornton Freeway 7.6 mi 9m
US 80 3 mi 3m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 1 mi 1m
Scyene Road 0.9 mi 1m
US 287 Bus 0.5 mi 1m
South Freeway 0.5 mi <1m
West Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tom Landry Freeway — 29.9 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Galloway Avenue

4 ft · 7 sec · South Galloway Avenue
2

Turn left onto TX 352

0.4 mi · 57 sec · West Main Street
3

Continue on TX 352

0.9 mi · 1 min · Scyene Road
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 635 North
5

Merge onto I 635

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 6A Toward US 80 West: Dallas Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto US 80

3.0 mi · 3 min · US 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 30; US 67

7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 30

30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min
Exit 15B Toward I 35W South: Waco Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus

0.1 mi · 6 sec · South Freeway
12

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.
13

Continue on South Freeway

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dallas, TX

23 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.

Popular next leg

Dallas, TX to Fort Worth, TX

32.5 mi · 41m

Pacing Suggestions

Dallas, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Irving, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23 miles from Mesquite, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 45.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Merge onto I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward US 80 West: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6A Toward US 80 West: Dallas
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 80

Merge onto US 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
44 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward I 35W South: Waco

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 15B Toward I 35W South: Waco
8
45.2 mi into trip | ~56m 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

$6.97 one way

$13.93 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $7.62 $15.25
premium $4.54 $8.23 $16.46
diesel $5.61 $10.18 $20.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.8 0 $4.84 $2.21
Efficient EV 11.5 0 $4.03 $1.84
EV Truck/SUV 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Mesquite, TX

Night in Mesquite on Saturday

Local time

11:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 10:11PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 8:59PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Night in Fort Worth on Saturday

Local time

11:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Clear

S 10 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 10:11PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 8:59PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00PM 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

2 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

58m 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?

Expect a highway-focused experience for 92% of this 46.1-mile journey. You'll be spending most of your time on major freeways, including a significant 29.9-mile stretch on the Tom Landry Freeway. This means relatively fast speeds and consistent pavement, typical of connecting urban centers within the Great Plains. While there are no significant changes in road type, the focus remains on efficient transit rather than scenic exploration.

92% 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: 29.9 mi on Tom Landry Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tom Landry Freeway and East R L Thornton Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 46.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (US 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Mesquite, TX

Full guide →

Mesquite, also known as the Rodeo Capital of Texas, and prior hangout of outlaw train robber Sam Bass, is an eastern suburb of Dallas.

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 58m. Total distance: 46.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 29.9 miles on Tom Landry 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: at 1.6 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (US 80): 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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