How far is Brushy Creek, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Brushy Creek, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.72 mi
02h 41m
Flight
154.8 mi
249.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.8 mi
Kilometers
249.13 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.72 mi
Kilometers
274.74 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM CDT
Return by in Brushy Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brushy Creek
2026-04-23T06:02
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brushy Creek
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
Waco
TX

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

From Brushy Creek
85.2 mi
01h 20m
To Fort Worth
85.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Brushy Creek and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brushy Creek and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on Stoney Hill

    145 m · 19 sec · Stoney Hill

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillbrook Drive

    91 m · 10 sec · Hillbrook Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hillside Drive

    1014 ft · 29 sec · Hillside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Great Oaks Drive

    1909 ft · 54 sec · Great Oaks Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brightwater Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Brightwater Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Creek Bend Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Creek Bend Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Old Settlers Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Old Settlers Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West Old Settler's Boulevard

    71 m · 6 sec · West Old Settler's Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East Old Settlers Boulevard

    155 m · 20 sec · East Old Settlers Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Interstate 35

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    2139 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

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

    49.2 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    79 m · 5 sec · South Freeway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brushy Creek and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
107 mi · 63%
I 35W
49.2 mi · 29%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
North Interstate 35
2.41 mi · 1%
Creek Bend Boulevard
1.11 mi · 1%
West Old Settlers Boulevard
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

74 mi · 01h 16m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waco
01h 20m from Brushy Creek
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brushy Creek 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 Brushy Creek to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Brushy Creek and 85.6 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.75 one way or $45.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waco

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 0.6 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waco.

BUS

Waco, TX

1 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

27 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

54 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

73 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brushy Creek and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 154.8 mi (249.13 km).

Brushy Creek

#1 Brushy Creek

Census designated place

Population21,764
Coordinates30.5135300, -97.7397300
Altitude252
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: Stoney Hill (-97.739588, 30.51318)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.8 L · about $22.75
Round trip
$45.50
12.04 gal · 45.6 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.75 $45.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.60 $51.19
Premium $4.59 $27.64 $55.28
Diesel $3.99 $24.04 $48.08

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 Brushy Creek and Fort Worth. The current time is 06:02:03.

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.