How far is Albany, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Albany, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.51 mi
02h 15m
Flight
114.89 mi
184.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.89 mi
Kilometers
184.89 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.51 mi
Kilometers
226.13 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Wed, Apr 29, 7:50 AM CDT
Return by in Albany
Wed, Apr 29, 10:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-04-29T05:35
Arrive Fort Worth
Wed, Apr 29, 7:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mingus
TX

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

From Albany
70.2 mi
01h 07m
To Fort Worth
70.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    1313 ft · 22 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 6 South

    33.2 mi · 50 min · State Highway 6 South

  3. 3

    Continue on Conrad Hilton Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Conrad Hilton Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 183

    120 m · 9 sec · US Highway 183

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    666 ft · 18 sec · East Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    854 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton

    870 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2725 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
88.6 mi · 63%
State Highway 6 South
33.2 mi · 24%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 11%
Conrad Hilton Boulevard
1.36 mi · 1%
I 35W South
0.52 mi
US 287 Business
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

88.4 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
114.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mingus
01h 07m from Albany
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Albany and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mingus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Albany and 70.3 miles from Fort Worth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Albany and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Mingus

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mingus, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mingus.

RAIL

Cleburne

100 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

105 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 114.89 mi (184.89 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

City in Shackelford County, Texas, United States

Population1,958
Coordinates32.7234500, -99.2973000
Altitude431
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-99.2973, 32.723468)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.77 L · about $18.74
Round trip
$37.49
9.92 gal · 37.54 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.74 $37.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.09 $42.18
Premium $4.59 $22.77 $45.54
Diesel $3.99 $19.81 $39.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Fort Worth. The current time is 05:35:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.