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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Hamilton, TX is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.74 mi
02h 01m
Flight
84.77 mi
136.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.77 mi
Kilometers
136.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.74 mi
Kilometers
157.3 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Glen Rose
TX

City in Somervell County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
48.9 mi
01h 00m
To Hamilton
48.8 mi
01h 00m

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

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 12 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Boulevard

    2237 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Northeast Wilshire Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Katherine P Raines Drive

    870 ft · 24 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward US 67 South

    1885 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    13.6 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    663 ft · 9 sec · East 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1010 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  17. 17

    Continue on North Rice Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Rice Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    17 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 South
38.1 mi · 39%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 19%
South Freeway
11.3 mi · 12%
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5.35 mi · 5%
North Main Street
3.8 mi · 4%
North Broadway Street
3.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 67 South

Merge slight left

37.7 mi · 00h 43m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Rose
01h 00m from Fort Worth
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Glen Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Fort Worth and 48.8 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.04 one way or $26.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 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 Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Rose

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

37 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

70 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

McGregor

95 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 84.77 mi (136.43 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
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States

Population3,025
Coordinates31.7037700, -98.1239200
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Hamilton (-98.12392, 31.70377)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.06 L · about $13.04
Round trip
$26.08
6.9 gal · 26.12 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.04 $26.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.67 $29.34
Premium $4.59 $15.84 $31.68
Diesel $3.99 $13.78 $27.55

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 Hamilton. The current time is 02:37:46.

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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.