Any commuters ~ Lewisville area? to Fort Worth ? (Dallas, Grapevine: lease, live)

[Magickly]

So, I finally arrived in Dallas, Lewisville to be specific
Been here a couple of months.. So far, so good
Like the people....renting a cool house.

I moved to Lewisville for the easy commute to my great new job,
but it turns out the great job new is/was DOA

So I am now looking for a new great gig with a reasonable commute.
from Lewisville. As a NY chick I have no idea what areas to consider
as far as drive time. I am currently located near Exit 452 I35E


I am definitely NOT a morning person.
Would be cool if I could keep morning drive time under 45 minutes.
Under a half hour would be spectacular.

Got a tentative offer in Fort Worth, mapquest states 40 minutes, but
of course that would be during optimum traffic conditions ??

Would appreciate any assistance on areas I should consider for work.
Thanks in advance for any assists out there.

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[turnbun]

I don't know what a commute from Lewisville to Fort Worth would be, but have you considered moving to Fort Worth? I love Fort Worth and would live there in a second.

[GoPadge]

She's probably locked into a year lease. Otherwise, I'd agree with you that she should move.

[turnbun]

Oh, duh! I didn't think about the lease.

[Magickly]

Absolutely correct about the lease situation.
Also, this is the 2nd interstate move within the last 18 months for me

As you can imagine, I am not anxious to pack again so soon )

Thanks for the advice on Fort Worth though.

[onrway2clt]

sorry for going OT but what part of NY did you move from?

[Magickly]

originally Yonkers /Westchester County - adjacent to NYC/Riverdale
then Putnam County - approx 1/2 hour from NYC

You?

[ChristieP]

Yes, that 40 minute estimate is based on no traffic!

I drive from Grapevine to downtown Fort Worth every day. The drive time is usually 30 minutes, unless there is a wreck or rain. The big difference from Lewisville will be going down 121 through the "funnel" north of DFW airport. That can be BAD...add at least 15-25 minutes depending on traffic!

Still, it IS do-able. Just how long can you put up with it until your lease is over?! ;-)