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

The driving distance from Chico, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
55.35 mi
00h 56m
Flight
48.18 mi
77.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.18 mi
Kilometers
77.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.35 mi
Kilometers
89.07 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM CDT
Return by in Chico
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chico
2026-04-23T02:55
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chico
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
Rhome
TX

City in Wise County, Texas, United States

From Chico
28.8 mi
00h 28m
To Fort Worth
26.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Chico and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Sherman Street

    1479 ft · 32 sec · West Sherman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East US Highway 380

    9.1 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 380

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Business 380

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Business 380

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South US Highway 287

    1567 ft · 33 sec · South US Highway 287

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward South Highway 287

    755 ft · 21 sec · South Highway 287

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287

    30.2 mi · 34 min · South US Highway 287

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South

    2952 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chico 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 287
30.4 mi · 55%
East US Highway 380
9.08 mi · 16%
North Freeway
4.5 mi · 8%
I 35W TEXpress
3.97 mi · 7%
West Business 380
1.16 mi · 2%
North South Freeway
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 287

Merge slight left onto South US Highway 287

30.2 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rhome
00h 28m from Chico
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Chico 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 Chico to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Rhome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Chico and 26.5 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rhome

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 Rhome and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

City Hall Park

Justin , TX
Justin, TX 76247
Park
Azle City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Azle City Hall

Azle , TX
505 W Main St, Azle, TX 76020
Rating 2.5/5 20 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Paradise City Hall

Paradise , TX
218 Main St, Paradise, TX 76073
City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

37 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

69 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Gainesville

71 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chico and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 48.18 mi (77.54 km).

Chico

#1 Chico

City in Wise County, Texas, United States

Population1,199
Coordinates33.2959500, -97.7989200
Altitude282
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: West Sherman Street (-97.79892, 33.296024)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $7.37
Round trip
$14.74
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.37 $14.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.29 $16.58
Premium $4.59 $8.95 $17.90
Diesel $3.99 $7.79 $15.57

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 Chico and Fort Worth. The current time is 02:55:23.

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.