How far is Burkburnett, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Burkburnett, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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 01h 57m.
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.
Human settlement in Montague County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burkburnett and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burkburnett and Fort Worth.
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Start on East 3rd Street
21 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue D
1.1 km · 1 min · North Avenue D
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Continue on Sheppard Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Sheppard Road
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Continue on South Red River Expressway
1013 ft · 20 sec · South Red River Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South: Wichita Falls
707 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Red River Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Red River Expressway
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Continue on Central Freeway
9.5 mi · 10 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central East Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South
2952 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · North 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 Burkburnett 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.
Central East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burkburnett and Sunny then Slight 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 Burkburnett to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Burkburnett and 65.8 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burkburnett and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Bowie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowie.
Gainesville
Ardmore station
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burkburnett and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 119.11 mi (191.69 km).
#1 Burkburnett
City in Wichita County, Texas, United States
| Population | 11,405 |
| Coordinates | 34.0978700, -98.5706100 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.64 | $39.29 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.21 | $42.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.45 | $36.90 |
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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