How far is Fort Worth, TX from Ames, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Ames, TX is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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 02h 18m.
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 Bosque County in central Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Ames.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Ames.
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Start on South Freeway
53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
11.3 mi · 12 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Boulevard
2237 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
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Continue on Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
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Continue on North Broadway Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on North Main Street
9.3 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Continue on TX 174
1.3 mi · 2 min · TX 174
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Continue on North State Highway 174
6.1 mi · 9 min · North State Highway 174
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Continue on TX-174
27 mi · 35 min · TX-174
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Morgan Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
3182 ft · 1 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto Texas State Highway 6
11.1 mi · 13 min · Texas State Highway 6
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
6.9 mi · 9 min · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 182
10.4 mi · 13 min · Farm-to-Market Road 182
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 182
9.5 mi · 12 min · Farm-to-Market Road 182
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Turn right onto 36th Division Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · 36th Division Memorial Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 36th Division Memorial Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Ames.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
TX-174
Continue on TX-174
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ames.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Ames?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Fort Worth and 52.6 miles from Ames.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ames.
Stop Ideas Near Morgan
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 Morgan.
Cleburne
McGregor
Waco, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Ames. Straight-line distance: 87.44 mi (140.72 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Ames
City in Liberty County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,275 |
| Coordinates | 31.5209900, -97.7794700 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ames (-97.77947, 31.52099)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $14.85 | $29.71 |
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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