How far is Fort Worth, TX from Jefferson, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Jefferson, TX is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Jefferson.
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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
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
130.5 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3251
1388 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto FM 968 West
2.7 mi · 4 min · FM 968 West
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East End Boulevard North
14.7 mi · 17 min · East End Boulevard North
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
1909 ft · 54 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on West Henderson Street
1140 ft · 33 sec · West Henderson Street
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Turn right onto North Polk Street
114 m · 15 sec · North Polk Street
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Turn right onto West Lafayette Street
25 m · 4 sec · West Lafayette Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lafayette Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Jefferson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
131 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Van is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Fort Worth and 100.8 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.87 one way or $53.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 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 Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Van
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 Van.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 172.94 mi (278.32 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 Jefferson
City in Marion County, Texas, USA
| Population | 1,924 |
| Coordinates | 32.7573600, -94.3451900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-94.34519, 32.75736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.87 | $53.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.23 | $60.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.64 | $65.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
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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