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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Gladewater, TX is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139 miles (223.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
150.34 mi
02h 38m
Flight
138.99 mi
223.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.99 mi
Kilometers
223.68 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.34 mi
Kilometers
241.95 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gladewater
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T04:08
Arrive Gladewater
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
75.1 mi
01h 19m
To Gladewater
75.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 271: Tyler

    1495 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Highway 271

    10.1 mi · 11 min · US Highway 271

  12. 12

    Continue on South Tyler Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Tyler Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1780 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    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 Gladewater.

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
14 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
111 mi · 74%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 15%
US Highway 271
10.1 mi · 7%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 2%
South Tyler Street
2.67 mi · 2%
I 20 East
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

90.9 mi · 01h 32m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
139 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Ridge
01h 19m from Fort Worth
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 75.1 miles from Fort Worth and 75.3 miles from Gladewater.

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

The direct path is about 139 miles (223.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.03 one way or $40.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gladewater.

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 Gladewater. Straight-line distance: 138.99 mi (223.68 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
Gladewater

#2 Gladewater

City in Gregg County, Texas, United States

Population6,352
Coordinates32.5365300, -94.9427200
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Gladewater (-94.94272, 32.53653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.08 L · about $20.03
Round trip
$40.06
10.6 gal · 40.16 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.03 $40.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.54 $45.07
Premium $4.59 $24.33 $48.66
Diesel $3.99 $21.16 $42.33

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 Gladewater. The current time is 04:08:09.

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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.