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

The driving distance from Crane, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 351.7 miles (566 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.4 miles (496.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
351.71 mi
05h 21m
Flight
308.42 mi
496.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.42 mi
Kilometers
496.35 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.71 mi
Kilometers
566.03 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Return by in Crane
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crane
2026-04-22T21:50
Arrive Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crane
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Trent
TX

Texas

From Crane
175.7 mi
02h 40m
To Fort Worth
176.1 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Gaston Street

    28.9 mi · 34 min · South Gaston Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Grant Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Grant Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Interstate 20

    110 m · 10 sec · East Interstate 20

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Midland

    720 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    304.1 mi · 5 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

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

    870 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

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

    2725 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    547 ft · 7 sec · South Freeway

  10. 10

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

    2710 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crane and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
304 mi · 86%
South Gaston Street
28.9 mi · 8%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
South Grant Avenue
1.59 mi
I 35W South
0.52 mi
US 287 Business
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

304 mi · 05h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
308.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trent
02h 40m from Crane
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crane and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 351.7 miles (566 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Trent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.7 miles from Crane and 176.1 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 308.4 miles (496.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.90 one way or $93.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crane and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 308.42 mi (496.35 km).

Crane

#1 Crane

City in Texas, United States

Population3,649
Coordinates31.3973600, -102.3501400
Altitude784
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: US 385 (-102.350237, 31.397337)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 566 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.41 gal
46.98 L · about $46.90
Round trip
$93.79
24.82 gal · 93.96 L
Estimated CO2
110.3 kg one way
Round trip: 220.6 kg / 486 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.90 $93.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.77 $105.53
Premium $4.59 $56.97 $113.95
Diesel $3.99 $49.55 $99.11

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 Crane and Fort Worth. The current time is 21:50:42.

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.