How much does it cost to commute in Fort Worth?

It depends on distance and mode. A Trinity Metro monthly pass runs about $60, while driving a typical 13-mile one-way commute can cost well over $300/month once you add the IRS per-mile cost and roughly $85 in downtown parking.

Should I use the IRS rate or just fuel?

The IRS per-mile rate (about $0.67) captures fuel plus depreciation, maintenance, tires and insurance, so it reflects the true cost of driving. Fuel-only undercounts substantially; use it only if you want to isolate gas spending.

What does Trinity Metro cost?

Trinity Metro's standard local monthly pass is about $60 and covers bus and TEXRail service across Fort Worth. That flat figure usually beats driving plus parking for downtown commuters, which is why the tool highlights the cheaper option.

Does this include parking?

Yes for driving — the tool adds your monthly parking cost (Fort Worth downtown averages about $85) to the per-trip driving total. Transit riders typically avoid this expense, which is a big part of the cost gap.

Does it value my time?

No. The calculator compares dollars only. A longer transit trip might cost less but take more time, so weigh the monetary savings against schedule and reliability when you decide.

Fort Worth Commute Cost Calculator

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The Fort Worth Commute Cost Calculator compares the real monthly cost of driving versus riding Trinity Metro ($60/mo pass). It factors in local gas prices, your vehicle’s efficiency or the IRS per-mile rate, and downtown parking (about $85/mo) to show which option saves you money and by how much.

How it works

Each commute is a round trip — the tool doubles your one-way distance. Driving cost per trip is either fuel-based, (round-trip miles / MPG) x gas price, or the full IRS per-mile method, round-trip miles x rate per mile (about $0.67, which bundles fuel, maintenance and depreciation). Monthly driving cost is per-trip x commute days + monthly parking, and annual is that times 12.

Transit is simply the flat monthly pass. The calculator compares the two monthly totals and reports the cheaper option and the difference.

Tips and example

Prefer the IRS basis for an honest comparison — fuel-only hides the biggest driving costs.
Don’t forget parking. Downtown Fort Worth parking near $85/mo often flips the math toward transit.
Time is unpriced. If transit adds 30 minutes each way, weigh that against the dollar savings.

Example: a 13-mile one-way commute is 26 miles round trip. At the IRS rate that is 26 x $0.67 ≈ $17.42/trip; over 21 days plus $85 parking, driving costs about $451/month. A $60 Trinity Metro pass saves roughly $391/month for that commuter.