How far is Fort Worth, TX from Ballinger, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Ballinger, TX is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Ballinger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Ballinger.
-
1
Start on South Freeway
53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway
-
2
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
1365 ft · 33 sec
-
3
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · South Freeway
-
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Abilene
3107 ft · 1 min
-
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Abilene
1139 ft · 28 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury
1090 ft · 31 sec
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 377 North
845 ft · 24 sec
-
10
Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820
113 m · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 820
-
11
Turn left onto Benbrook Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Benbrook Boulevard
-
12
Continue on US Highway 377 South
11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South
-
13
Continue on Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 51 min · Cresson Bypass
-
14
Continue on East South Loop
3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop
-
15
Continue on West Washington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
-
16
Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377
-
17
Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass
-
18
Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377
-
19
Continue on US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67
-
20
Continue on East Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue
-
21
Continue on US Highway 67
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67
-
22
Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard
-
23
Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
-
24
Keep slight left to continue on US 67
22 mi · 24 min · US 67
-
25
Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street
-
26
Continue on US 67
14.8 mi · 16 min · US 67
-
27
Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Hutchings Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Ballinger.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cresson Bypass
Continue on Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Sunny near Ballinger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Ballinger?
The road trip is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Gustine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Fort Worth and 95 miles from Ballinger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.32 one way or $50.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Worth and Sunny near Ballinger.
Stop Ideas Near Gustine
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 Gustine.
Fort Hood, Texas
Killeen, Texas
McGregor
Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Ballinger. Straight-line distance: 167.97 mi (270.32 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 Ballinger
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,689 |
| Coordinates | 31.7382100, -99.9473100 |
| Altitude | 496 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballinger (-99.94731, 31.73821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $25.32 | $50.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.49 | $56.98 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.76 | $61.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.75 | $53.51 |
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 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.