How far is Ballinger, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Ballinger, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Eastland County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballinger and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballinger and Fort Worth.
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Start on Hutchings Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn straight onto US 83 North
49.2 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 Business North, Loop 322 East: Treadaway Boulevard, Abilene Airport
1149 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 322 East: Abilene Airport
3216 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jake Roberts Freeway
5 mi · 5 min · Jake Roberts Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto East Highway 80
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Highway 80
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth
111 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
128.2 mi · 2 hr 10 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 Ballinger and Fort Worth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 10m
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 Ballinger 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 Ballinger to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Ballinger and 91.7 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.81 one way or $51.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ballinger and Sunny near Fort Worth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballinger and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 167.97 mi (270.32 km).
#1 Ballinger
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,689 |
| Coordinates | 31.7382100, -99.9473100 |
| Altitude | 496 |
| 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: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.04 | $58.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.36 | $62.71 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
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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