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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Abernathy, TX is about 332.9 miles (535.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.2 miles (438 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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
332.89 mi
05h 46m
Flight
272.15 mi
437.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.15 mi
Kilometers
437.98 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.89 mi
Kilometers
535.73 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abernathy
Sun, May 31, 8:00 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sun, May 31, 1:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-31T02:13
Arrive Abernathy
Sun, May 31, 8:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Fort Worth
166.3 mi
02h 53m
To Abernathy
166.6 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
97°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street

    631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Maddox Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway

    98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    2359 ft · 46 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Rosedale Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Rosedale Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 30 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  20. 20

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  22. 22

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    20.1 mi · 21 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2060: Main Street

    905 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Avenue B

    760 ft · 26 sec · Avenue B

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    742 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Avenue D

    50 m · 5 sec · Avenue D

  31. 31

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
195 mi · 59%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 22%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
20.1 mi · 6%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

182 mi · 03h 05m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
272.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
02h 53m from Fort Worth
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Sunny near Abernathy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 332.9 miles (535.7 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.3 miles from Fort Worth and 166.6 miles from Abernathy.

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

The direct path is about 272.2 miles (438 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.40 one way or $88.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Worth and Sunny near Abernathy.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Abernathy. Straight-line distance: 272.15 mi (437.98 km).

Fort Worth

#1 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
Abernathy

#2 Abernathy

City in Texas

Population2,691
Coordinates33.8323000, -101.8429500
Altitude1024
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Abernathy (-101.84295, 33.8323)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.75 gal
44.47 L · about $44.40
Round trip
$88.81
23.5 gal · 88.94 L
Estimated CO2
104.4 kg one way
Round trip: 208.8 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.40 $88.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.96 $99.92
Premium $4.59 $53.94 $107.89
Diesel $3.99 $46.92 $93.84

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Abernathy. The current time is 02:13:29.

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.