Origin
Prosper, TX
Late night in Prosper on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prosper, 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
1h 7m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prosper, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 56.3 miles, this direct route from Prosper to Fort Worth is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and duration, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The drive connects two points within the Great Plains region of Texas, keeping the landscape consistent as you travel across the state. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, this path offers a reliable and efficient way to navigate between the two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 121 | 21.9 mi | 24m |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 11.6 mi | 12m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 9.3 mi | 9m |
| Airport Freeway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| North South Freeway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West First Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Dallas Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 121
— 21.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prosper, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on FM 1193
229 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto South Coleman Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Coleman Street
3
Turn right onto West First Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West First Street
4
Turn left onto South Dallas Parkway
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Dallas Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
6
Continue on DNT
9.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward SRT: Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto SRT
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on TX 121
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 121
11
Continue on SRT
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on TX 121
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 121
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121
14 mi
·
15 min
·
TX 121
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Airport Freeway
Exit 25A
Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on TX 121
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Airport Freeway
Exit 24B
Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Ft Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Merge onto I 35W; US 287; US 377
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North South Freeway
18
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.
19
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Prosper, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 55.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Dallas Parkway
Turn left onto South Dallas Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
32.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
TX 121
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 121 toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Gr...
9
46.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
TX 121 / Airport Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 121 / Airport Freeway toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25A
Toward TX 121 South: Downtown, Fort Worth
8
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
$8.51 one way
$17.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.67
Sam Rayburn Tollway
(11.6 mi)
$0.93
Dallas North Tollway
(9.3 mi)
$0.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
5:40 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
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
1h 7m 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 mixed drive primarily utilizes the Sam Rayburn Tollway, TX 121, and the Dallas North Tollway to get you to your destination. With 57% of the trip spent on highways, you will experience a balance of high-speed transit and local navigation. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on TX 121, covering 21.9 miles of continuous driving. The road transitions between these major thoroughfares, requiring you to remain alert during tollway merges and exits. Expect a functional, fast-paced experience behind the wheel rather than a slow, scenic cruise through the countryside.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 mi on TX 121.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near South Dallas Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 1.3 miles (South Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
684 ft
455 ft
Total Climb
378 ft
Total Descent
410 ft
Highest Point
684 ft
Elevation Range
230 ft
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.
Between Prosper, TX and Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Srt: Sam Rayburn Tollway, Arlington, Grand Praire and Ft Worth.
Srt: Sam Rayburn Tollway
11.5 mi in
|
~14m
Arlington
32.5 mi in
|
~38m
|
via TX 121
Grand Praire
32.5 mi in
|
~38m
|
via TX 121
Ft Worth
46.4 mi in
|
~54m
|
via TX 121
About the Cities
Starting in Prosper, TX
Full guide →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 1h 7m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 miles on TX 121. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.67 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Rayburn Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 1.3 miles (South Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles (TX 121): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.2 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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