How far is Fort Worth, TX from Jarrell, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Jarrell, TX is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan 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 Jarrell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Jarrell.
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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
82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
16.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 487: Bartlett, Florence
1683 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn left
109 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
27 m · 2 sec · North Interstate 35
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Interstate 35
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Jarrell.
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
82.3 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Worth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jarrell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Jarrell?
The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Fort Worth and 72.3 miles from Jarrell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Worth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jarrell.
Stop Ideas Near Ross
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ross.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Jarrell. Straight-line distance: 132.36 mi (213.02 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 Jarrell
City in Williamson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,077 |
| Coordinates | 30.8249100, -97.6044500 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jarrell (-97.60445, 30.82491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.31 | $38.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.73 | $43.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.46 | $46.92 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.40 | $40.81 |
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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