How far is Fort Worth, TX from Colorado, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Colorado, TX is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Colorado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Colorado.
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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
82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
37 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71: Austin, Houston, Barbara Jordan Terminal, Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 130
3226 ft · 2 min · State Highway 130
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Turn left onto East State Highway 71
126 m · 7 sec · East State Highway 71
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 71 East: Houston
1.2 km · 48 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
33.4 mi · 37 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right
1256 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
103 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right
1763 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Hill Road
1820 ft · 50 sec · Hill Road
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Continue on Old Lake Road
2581 ft · 1 min · Old Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Colorado.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
82.3 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colorado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Colorado?
The road trip is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.1 miles from Fort Worth and 113.8 miles from Colorado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.38 one way or $60.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Colorado.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
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 Troy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Colorado. Straight-line distance: 189.61 mi (305.15 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 Colorado
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,875 |
| Coordinates | 29.9857800, -97.1341500 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colorado (-97.13415, 29.98578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $30.38 | $60.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.19 | $68.37 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.91 | $73.82 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.10 | $64.21 |
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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