How far is Childress, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Childress, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Childress and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Childress and Fort Worth.
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Start on Avenue F Northeast
1.3 km · 56 sec · Avenue F Northeast
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Continue on US Highway 287
54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 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 Childress 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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Childress 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 Childress to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wichita Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.6 miles from Childress and 111.8 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.82 one way or $59.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Childress and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Childress and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 203.36 mi (327.27 km).
#1 Childress
City in Childress County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,902 |
| Coordinates | 34.4264500, -100.2040000 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| 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: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.82 | $59.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.55 | $67.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.22 | $72.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.50 | $63.01 |
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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