How far is Fort Worth, TX from Gun Barrel City, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Gun Barrel City, TX is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Gun Barrel City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Gun Barrel City.
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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
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
573 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
21.4 mi · 23 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 175 East: Kaufman
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
40 mi · 43 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 198: Mabank, Gun Barrel City
1169 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
2981 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on North Gun Barrel Lane
1455 ft · 28 sec · North Gun Barrel Lane
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Meadow Lake Drive
1318 ft · 36 sec · Meadow Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meadow Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Gun Barrel City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
C F Hawn Freeway
Merge slight left onto C F Hawn Freeway
40 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gun Barrel City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Gun Barrel City?
The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Balch Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Fort Worth and 46.1 miles from Gun Barrel City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gun Barrel City.
Stop Ideas Near Balch Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Dallas Environmental Quality
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Balch Springs.
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Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Gun Barrel City. Straight-line distance: 73.28 mi (117.94 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 Gun Barrel City
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,208 |
| Coordinates | 32.3345900, -96.1513600 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gun Barrel City (-96.15136, 32.33459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.92 | $29.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.98 | $25.95 |
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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