How far is Clifton, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Clifton, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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 31m.
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.
City in Johnson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Fort Worth.
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Start on West 5th Street
24 m · 6 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue G
11.1 mi · 13 min · North Avenue G
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
3182 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on Morgan Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
27 mi · 35 min · 7th Street
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Continue on South State Highway 174
6.1 mi · 9 min · South State Highway 174
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Continue on TX 174
1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 174
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Caddo Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Caddo Street
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Turn right onto East Chambers Street
547 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street
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Continue on East Chambers Street
631 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street
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Turn straight onto East Henderson Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Henderson Street
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Continue on East US Highway 67
3268 ft · 54 sec · East US Highway 67
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Turn left onto FM 2280
2736 ft · 46 sec · FM 2280
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Continue on South Old Betsy Road
2 mi · 4 min · South Old Betsy Road
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Continue on FM 2280
3.3 mi · 4 min · FM 2280
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Continue on Conveyor Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Conveyor Drive
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Continue on East FM 917
802 ft · 20 sec · East FM 917
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Turn left onto South Burleson Boulevard
1209 ft · 33 sec · South Burleson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W North
766 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Freeway
540 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
79 m · 5 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 Clifton and Fort Worth.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
7th Street
Turn left onto 7th Street
27 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clifton 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 Clifton to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Rio Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Clifton and 48.3 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clifton and Mostly Sunny near Fort Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Rio Vista
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 Rio Vista.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 66.85 mi (107.58 km).
#1 Clifton
City in Bosque County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,410 |
| Coordinates | 31.7823800, -97.5766900 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.27 | $26.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.32 | $28.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
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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