How far is Bertram, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Bertram, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.5 miles (231 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bertram and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bertram and Fort Worth.
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Start on South Grange Street
1017 ft · 27 sec · South Grange Street
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Keep slight right
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243
5.5 mi · 7 min · East RM 243
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Continue on East Ranch Road 243
2916 ft · 44 sec · East Ranch Road 243
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Turn right onto North US Highway 183
941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183
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Turn left onto State Highway 138
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138
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Take the ramp right toward TX 195 South
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1493 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 487: Florence, Jarrell
1738 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1189 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on FM 487
2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487
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Turn left
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto FM 2115
148 m · 21 sec · FM 2115
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Turn sharp left onto South I-35 Frontage Road
1 km · 52 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1435 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
87.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
49.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
79 m · 5 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 Bertram and Fort Worth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
87.2 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Bertram 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 Bertram to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Bertram and 88.5 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.5 miles (231 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 $23.54 one way or $47.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Bertram and Sunny near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bertram and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 143.56 mi (231.04 km).
#1 Bertram
City in Burnet County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,520 |
| Coordinates | 30.7438000, -98.0555800 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.54 | $47.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.60 | $57.20 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.88 | $49.75 |
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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