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

The driving distance from Chandler, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.08 mi
02h 04m
Flight
111.06 mi
178.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.06 mi
Kilometers
178.74 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.08 mi
Kilometers
207.73 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM CDT
Return by in Chandler
Sun, Apr 19, 10:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-19T05:57
Arrive Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chandler
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
Terrell
TX

Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States

From Chandler
66.5 mi
01h 02m
To Fort Worth
62.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Highway 31

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 31 West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Loop 49 Toll North

    3228 ft · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Toll 49

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Toll 49

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Dallas, Shreveport

    3000 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Loop 49

    125 m · 14 sec · Loop 49

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Interstate 20 West

    89 m · 10 sec · Interstate 20 West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    53.5 mi · 54 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 Chandler 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
73.1 mi · 57%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 17%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 15%
Toll 49
8.72 mi · 7%
South Freeway
3.37 mi · 3%
State Highway 31 West
2.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

53.5 mi · 00h 54m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terrell
01h 02m from Chandler
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Chandler and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Terrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Chandler and 62.5 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Chandler and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Terrell

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

33 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

50 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Mineola

74 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 111.06 mi (178.74 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

City in Henderson County, Texas, United States

Population3,219
Coordinates32.3079300, -95.4799600
Altitude123
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: TX 31 (-95.479984, 32.307941)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.24 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.39
9.1 gal · 34.48 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.19 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.35 $38.69
Premium $4.59 $20.89 $41.78
Diesel $3.99 $18.17 $36.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chandler and Fort Worth. The current time is 05:57:55.

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.