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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Electra, TX is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
142.85 mi
02h 35m
Flight
128.9 mi
207.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.9 mi
Kilometers
207.45 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.85 mi
Kilometers
229.9 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Electra
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-22T21:39
Arrive Electra
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Bowie
TX

Human settlement in Montague County, Texas, United States of America

From Fort Worth
71.5 mi
01h 17m
To Electra
71.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2853 ft · 57 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

    8.9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    12.7 mi · 13 min · US Highway 287 East

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Electra

    617 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    545 ft · 16 sec · US Highway 287 West

  20. 20

    Turn left

    120 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
104 mi · 73%
US Highway 287 East
12.7 mi · 9%
US Highway 287 West
6.16 mi · 4%
Northwest Freeway
5.27 mi · 4%
I 35W TEXpress
4.44 mi · 3%
I 35W Express North
4.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 48m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
128.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowie
01h 17m from Fort Worth
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Bowie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Fort Worth and 71.4 miles from Electra.

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

The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 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 Partly Sunny near Electra.

Stop Ideas Near Bowie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowie, 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 Bowie.

RAIL

Gainesville

66 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Ardmore station

95 mi away
251 East Main St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

102 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Electra. Straight-line distance: 128.9 mi (207.45 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
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#2 Electra

City in Texas, United States

Population2,737
Coordinates34.0292600, -98.9189600
Altitude372
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Electra (-98.91896, 34.02926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.08 L · about $19.05
Round trip
$38.09
10.08 gal · 38.16 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.05 $38.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.43 $42.86
Premium $4.59 $23.14 $46.28
Diesel $3.99 $20.12 $40.25

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 Electra. The current time is 21:39:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.