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

The driving distance from Atlanta, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 206 miles (331.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185 miles (297.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.05 mi
03h 14m
Flight
185.03 mi
297.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.03 mi
Kilometers
297.77 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.05 mi
Kilometers
331.6 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Fri, May 1, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Atlanta
Fri, May 1, 6:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-05-01T00:25
Arrive Fort Worth
Fri, May 1, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Van
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Atlanta
107.3 mi
01h 37m
To Fort Worth
98.7 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    40.2 mi · 46 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Wood Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Wood Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward West I 20

    2000 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    19.7 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

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

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

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

    957 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlanta 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West I 20
68.7 mi · 33%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 11%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 10%
I 20 West
19.3 mi · 9%
East Main Street
14.4 mi · 7%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West I 20

Merge slight left

68.3 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
185 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van
01h 37m from Atlanta
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Atlanta and 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 Atlanta to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.6 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Van is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Atlanta and 98.7 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 185 miles (297.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.47 one way or $54.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Atlanta and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Van

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

21 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

37 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

86 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

97 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 185.03 mi (297.77 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population5,424
Coordinates33.1137400, -94.1643500
Altitude79
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: East Main Street (-94.16433, 33.11379)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.52 L · about $27.47
Round trip
$54.95
14.54 gal · 55.04 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.47 $54.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.91 $61.82
Premium $4.59 $33.38 $66.75
Diesel $3.99 $29.03 $58.06

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Fort Worth. The current time is 00:25:19.

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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.