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

The driving distance from Coleman, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 156.6 miles (252 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
156.6 mi
02h 29m
Flight
137.76 mi
221.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.76 mi
Kilometers
221.71 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.6 mi
Kilometers
252.02 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Fri, May 1, 10:06 AM CDT
Return by in Coleman
Fri, May 1, 12:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coleman
2026-05-01T07:36
Arrive Fort Worth
Fri, May 1, 10:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coleman
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
Strawn
TX

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

From Coleman
78.2 mi
01h 15m
To Fort Worth
78.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Walnut Street

    75 m · 8 sec · West Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Neches Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Neches Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24.7 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    22.2 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Interstate 20

    691 ft · 28 sec · West Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton

    870 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2725 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · 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 Coleman 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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
90.6 mi · 58%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 10%
South Neches Street
1.91 mi · 1%
I 35W South
0.52 mi
US 287 Business
0.51 mi
South Freeway
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

90.4 mi · 01h 33m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
137.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strawn
01h 15m from Coleman
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coleman and 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 Coleman to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Strawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Coleman and 78.4 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Coleman and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Strawn

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

107 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

112 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coleman and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 137.76 mi (221.71 km).

Coleman

#1 Coleman

City in Texas, USA

Population4,204
Coordinates31.8273700, -99.4264500
Altitude519
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 Walnut Street (-99.42645, 31.82725)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.92 L · about $20.90
Round trip
$41.80
11.06 gal · 41.84 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.90 $41.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.51 $47.03
Premium $4.59 $25.39 $50.78
Diesel $3.99 $22.08 $44.16

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Coleman and Fort Worth. The current time is 07:36:26.

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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.