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

The driving distance from Alto, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151 miles (243 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
172.33 mi
02h 51m
Flight
150.98 mi
242.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.98 mi
Kilometers
242.98 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.33 mi
Kilometers
277.34 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM CDT
Return by in Alto
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alto
2026-04-23T02:22
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alto
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
Mabank
TX

Town of the United States

From Alto
85.1 mi
01h 25m
To Fort Worth
87.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Marcus Street

    2888 ft · 37 sec · South Marcus Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South

  3. 3

    Continue on South Dickinson Drive

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Dickinson Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North

  5. 5

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  12. 12

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    21.1 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth

    957 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alto 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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 175 West
68.5 mi · 40%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.1 mi · 12%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 12%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 11%
US Highway 69 North
9.54 mi · 6%
US Highway 69 South
9.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 175 West

Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

58.9 mi · 01h 04m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
151 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mabank
01h 25m from Alto
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alto and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Alto to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Mabank is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Alto and 87.2 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 151 miles (243 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.98 one way or $45.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alto and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Mabank

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mabank, 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 Mabank.

RAIL

Mineola

66 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

68 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Tyler, TX

75 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alto and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 150.98 mi (242.98 km).

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#1 Alto

Town in Texas, USA

Population1,239
Coordinates31.6504500, -95.0727200
Altitude133
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: US 69 North (-95.072612, 31.650489)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.02 L · about $22.98
Round trip
$45.95
12.16 gal · 46.04 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.98 $45.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.85 $51.70
Premium $4.59 $27.91 $55.83
Diesel $3.99 $24.28 $48.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alto and Fort Worth. The current time is 02:22:39.

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.