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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Floydada, TX is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
316.54 mi
05h 48m
Flight
247.58 mi
398.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.58 mi
Kilometers
398.44 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.54 mi
Kilometers
509.42 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Floydada
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Floydada
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:24 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

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
Seymour
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Fort Worth
158.2 mi
02h 54m
To Floydada
158.4 mi
02h 54m

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
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene

    48.8 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock

    2000 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West

  20. 20

    Continue on West Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  23. 23

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Avenue E

    21.7 mi · 29 min · Avenue E

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1961 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pumpkin Capital Lane

    1053 ft · 46 sec · Pumpkin Capital Lane

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pumpkin Capital Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
103 mi · 33%
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 30%
US 82 West
48.8 mi · 15%
West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 8%
Avenue E
21.7 mi · 7%
US Highway 82
8.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

101 mi · 01h 47m

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
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.9 mi
247.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
02h 54m from Fort Worth
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.4 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.2 miles from Fort Worth and 158.4 miles from Floydada.

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

The direct path is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.21 one way or $84.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 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 Mostly Sunny near Floydada.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Floydada. Straight-line distance: 247.58 mi (398.44 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
Floydada

#2 Floydada

City in Texas, USA

Population2,654
Coordinates33.9845200, -101.3376600
Altitude970
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Floydada (-101.33766, 33.98452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.28 L · about $42.21
Round trip
$84.42
22.34 gal · 84.56 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.21 $84.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.49 $94.99
Premium $4.59 $51.28 $102.56
Diesel $3.99 $44.60 $89.20

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 Floydada. The current time is 23:03:41.

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.