How far is Fort Worth, TX from Big Sandy, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Big Sandy, TX is about 145.4 miles (234 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.38 mi
02h 34m
Flight
129.05 mi
207.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.05 mi
Kilometers
207.68 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.38 mi
Kilometers
233.97 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Sandy
Tue, May 19, 12:34 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Tue, May 19, 3:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-18T21:59
Arrive Big Sandy
Tue, May 19, 12:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Oak Ridge
TX

Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
72.6 mi
01h 17m
To Big Sandy
72.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Big Sandy.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    573 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona

    1236 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

    2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 155 North

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 155 North

    6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Tyler Street

    26 m · 1 sec · North Tyler Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tyler Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
107 mi · 74%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 15%
State Highway 155 North
9.47 mi · 7%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.08 mi · 1%
I 20 East
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

87.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Ridge
01h 17m from Fort Worth
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Big Sandy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Big Sandy?

The road trip is about 145.4 miles (234 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Oak Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Fort Worth and 72.8 miles from Big Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Ridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oak Ridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oak Ridge.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

37 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

52 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

72 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Big Sandy. Straight-line distance: 129.05 mi (207.68 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
Big Sandy

#2 Big Sandy

Town of the United States

Population1,412
Coordinates32.5837500, -95.1088300
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Big Sandy (-95.10883, 32.58375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.42 L · about $19.39
Round trip
$38.77
10.26 gal · 38.84 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.39 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.81 $43.63
Premium $4.59 $23.55 $47.10
Diesel $3.99 $20.48 $40.97

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Big Sandy. The current time is 21:59:59.

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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.