How far is Abernathy, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Abernathy, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 331.1 miles (532.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.2 miles (438 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abernathy and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abernathy and Fort Worth.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Avenue D
50 m · 9 sec · Avenue D
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Turn left onto Main Street
552 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Service Road
774 ft · 21 sec · West Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left
588 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
14.1 mi · 14 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
2536 ft · 1 min · North Interstate 27
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Turn left onto North Loop 289
1110 ft · 24 sec · North Loop 289
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Take the ramp slight left
885 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
128 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spur 331: Southeast Drive
71 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
563 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Loop 289
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Turn right onto Southeast Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Drive
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Merge slight right onto Slaton Road
996 ft · 13 sec · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
870 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco
2725 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
2710 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abernathy and Fort Worth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Abernathy and Sunny near Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abernathy to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 331.1 miles (532.9 km) and usually takes 05h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.6 miles from Abernathy and 164.6 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.2 miles (438 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.14 one way or $88.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Abernathy and Sunny near Fort Worth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abernathy and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 272.15 mi (437.98 km).
#1 Abernathy
City in Texas
| Population | 2,691 |
| Coordinates | 33.8323000, -101.8429500 |
| Altitude | 1024 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 533 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $44.14 | $88.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.66 | $99.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.62 | $107.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.64 | $93.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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