Origin
Rockwall, TX
Night in Rockwall on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockwall, 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
1h 11m
Distance
56.4 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 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockwall, TX
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Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
Spanning 57 miles across the Great Plains, this trip from Rockwall to Fort Worth is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 2 minutes. Since the entire route is comprised of local roads rather than major interstates, you should budget approximately $9 for fuel. It is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to easily complete the trip in one go without the need for an overnight stay. Expect a steady pace as you transition between these two Texas hubs. Because you are traveling entirely within the same region, the landscape remains consistent throughout the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Landry Freeway | 29.9 mi | 35m |
| Congressman Ralph Hall Highway | 21.1 mi | 25m |
| Ridge Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Goliad Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Interstate 30 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Alamo Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tom Landry Freeway
— 29.9 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwall, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on this road
169 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto TX 205
222 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Goliad Street
3
Turn left onto West Kaufman Street
261 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Kaufman Street
4
Turn left onto TX 205
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Alamo Road
5
Continue on TX 205
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Goliad Street
6
Turn slight right
459 ft
·
16 sec
7
Turn straight onto FM 740
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Ridge Road
8
Turn right onto East Interstate 30
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Interstate 30
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 30 West
10
Merge onto I 30; US 67
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 30
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 15B
Toward I 35W South: Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus
0.1 mi
·
6 sec
·
South Freeway
14
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.
15
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
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 28.2 miles from Rockwall, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 55.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Kaufman Street
Turn left onto West Kaufman Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 205 / North Alamo Road
Turn left onto TX 205 / North Alamo Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge onto I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
$8.52 one way
$17.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
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 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
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
Night in Fort Worth on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
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
11 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 11m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route features zero highway miles and relies exclusively on surface streets like North Goliad Street, West Kaufman Street, and North Alamo Road. You won't find any long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, which means your focus will be primarily on navigating local turns rather than cruising at high speeds. The personality of this drive is practical and functional, prioritizing local navigation over the open road experience. Because you are avoiding major highways entirely, the character of the journey feels more like an extended city commute than a traditional road trip.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 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?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Kaufman 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 56.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (West Kaufman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (TX 205 / North Alamo Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Rockwall, TX
Full guide →Founded 1854
Rockwall is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas.
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 11m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). 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.
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 0.1 miles (West Kaufman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (TX 205 / North Alamo Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway): 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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