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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Anson, TX is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
172.53 mi
03h 04m
Flight
149.68 mi
240.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.68 mi
Kilometers
240.89 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.53 mi
Kilometers
277.66 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T06:39
Arrive Anson
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ranger
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
86.2 mi
01h 32m
To Anson
86.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    134.9 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 Business: Abilene

    46 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto US 83 Business: Abilene

    832 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pine Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward Pine Street

    2916 ft · 45 sec · Pine Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza

    24 m · 1 sec · East Court Plaza

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    40 m · 11 sec · 12th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    53 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
148 mi · 86%
Pine Street
20.9 mi · 12%
East Rosedale Street
1.95 mi · 1%
I 30 West
0.86 mi
South Freeway
0.52 mi
US 83 Business
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

135 mi · 02h 17m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
149.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ranger
01h 32m from Fort Worth
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Partly Sunny near Anson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Ranger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Fort Worth and 86.4 miles from Anson.

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

The direct path is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Anson. Straight-line distance: 149.68 mi (240.89 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
Anson

#2 Anson

City in Jones County, Texas, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates32.7565000, -99.8962100
Altitude527
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Anson (-99.89621, 32.7565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.05 L · about $23.01
Round trip
$46.03
12.18 gal · 46.1 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.01 $46.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.89 $51.79
Premium $4.59 $27.96 $55.92
Diesel $3.99 $24.32 $48.63

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 Fort Worth and Anson. The current time is 06:39:48.

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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.