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

The driving distance from Anson, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
173.28 mi
02h 42m
Flight
149.68 mi
240.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.68 mi
Kilometers
240.89 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.28 mi
Kilometers
278.86 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Return by in Anson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anson
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anson
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
Ranger
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Anson
86.6 mi
01h 21m
To Fort Worth
86.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph SSW
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 Anson and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    42 m · 6 sec · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Court Plaza

    552 ft · 10 sec · West Court Plaza

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Commercial Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward US 83 Business: Abilene

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    119 m · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    720 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    135 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

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

    870 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

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

    2725 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  13. 13

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

    2710 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anson 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
135 mi · 78%
Commercial Avenue
18.6 mi · 11%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 9%
Pine Street
1.22 mi · 1%
US 83 Business
1.22 mi · 1%
I 35W South
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 17m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
149.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ranger
01h 21m from Anson
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Anson 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 Anson to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Ranger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Anson and 86.7 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Anson and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anson and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 149.68 mi (240.89 km).

Anson

#1 Anson

City in Jones County, Texas, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates32.7565000, -99.8962100
Altitude527
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: (-99.896264, 32.756501)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.15 L · about $23.13
Round trip
$46.25
12.24 gal · 46.3 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.13 $46.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.02 $52.04
Premium $4.59 $28.10 $56.19
Diesel $3.99 $24.44 $48.87

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 Anson and Fort Worth. The current time is 02:19:47.

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.