How far is Fort Worth, TX from Gholson, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Gholson, TX is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Gholson.
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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
67.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1858: Tokio Road
2194 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1 km · 2 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto Tokio Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Tokio Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gholson Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gholson Road
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Turn right onto Wildcat Circle
17 m · 2 sec · Wildcat Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wildcat Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Gholson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
67.2 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Gholson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Gholson?
The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Fort Worth and 39.3 miles from Gholson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.51 one way or $21.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Gholson.
Stop Ideas Near Itasca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Milford City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Court
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Itasca.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
Waco, TX
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Gholson. Straight-line distance: 71.04 mi (114.33 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 Gholson
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,127 |
| Coordinates | 31.7010000, -97.2164000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gholson (-97.2164, 31.701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.51 | $21.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.76 | $25.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.10 | $22.20 |
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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