How far is Ennis, TX from Burkburnett, TX?

The driving distance from Ennis, TX to Burkburnett, TX is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
184.03 mi
03h 25m
Flight
166.06 mi
267.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.06 mi
Kilometers
267.24 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.03 mi
Kilometers
296.17 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burkburnett
Fri, Jul 17, 8:21 PM CDT
Return by in Ennis
Fri, Jul 17, 11:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ennis
2026-07-17T16:55
Arrive Burkburnett
Fri, Jul 17, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ennis
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
Decatur
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Ennis
92 mi
01h 42m
To Burkburnett
92 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ennis and Burkburnett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ennis and Burkburnett.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    55 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Ennis Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Ennis Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    3071 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue on West US Highway 287

    45.2 mi · 51 min · West US Highway 287

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North, I 820 : Downtown, Fort Worth

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W North, US 287 North, I 35W TEXpress North: Denton

    833 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express Toll North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    8.2 mi · 8 min · I 35W TEXpress

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Freeway

    7 mi · 7 min · Central Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Red River Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Red River Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 240: Burkburnett

    708 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on South Red River Expressway

    1247 ft · 26 sec · South Red River Expressway

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Sheppard Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sheppard Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Avenue D

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Avenue D

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    21 m · 2 sec · East 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ennis and Burkburnett.

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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
104 mi · 57%
West US Highway 287
45.2 mi · 25%
Central Freeway
9.46 mi · 5%
I 35W TEXpress
8.15 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
6.61 mi · 4%
South Red River Expressway
2.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 48m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Decatur
01h 42m from Ennis
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ennis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burkburnett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ennis to Burkburnett?

The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Ennis and 92 miles from Burkburnett.

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

The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.53 one way or $49.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ennis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Burkburnett.

Stop Ideas Near Decatur

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 Decatur and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

Bridgeport Utility Billing

Bridgeport , TX
900 Thompson St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
Boyd City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Boyd City Hall

Boyd , TX
100 Rock Island Ave, Boyd, TX 76023
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.1 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 Decatur.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

59 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Gainesville

60 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Union Station

89 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

89 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ennis and Burkburnett. Straight-line distance: 166.06 mi (267.24 km).

Ennis

#1 Ennis

City in Texas, USA

Population20,678
Coordinates32.3293100, -96.6252700
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Burkburnett

#2 Burkburnett

City in Wichita County, Texas, United States

Population11,405
Coordinates34.0978700, -98.5706100
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Ennis (-96.62527, 32.32931)
End: Burkburnett (-98.57061, 34.09787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.58 L · about $24.53
Round trip
$49.05
12.98 gal · 49.16 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.53 $49.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.60 $55.19
Premium $4.59 $29.80 $59.59
Diesel $3.99 $25.91 $51.83

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 · Jul 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ennis and Burkburnett. The current time is 16:55:54.

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.