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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Kermit, TX is about 366.9 miles (590.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 342.4 miles (551 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
366.95 mi
06h 32m
Flight
342.36 mi
550.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
342.36 mi
Kilometers
550.98 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.95 mi
Kilometers
590.55 km
Drive Time
06h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kermit
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T00:32
Arrive Kermit
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:33 PM to 2:03 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Trent
TX

Texas

From Fort Worth
183.2 mi
03h 16m
To Kermit
183.7 mi
03h 16m

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
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street

    631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Maddox Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway

    98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    2359 ft · 46 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Rosedale Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Rosedale Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 30 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    299.7 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338: Odessa

    1015 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    72 m · 5 sec · East Interstate 20

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast Loop 338

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Southeast Loop 338

  15. 15

    Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 191 East

    2413 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 191 East

  17. 17

    Continue on East 42nd Street

    5.6 mi · 7 min · East 42nd Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kermit Highway

    1996 ft · 35 sec · Kermit Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 302

    40.4 mi · 52 min · State Highway 302

  20. 20

    Continue on East Jim Sharp Boulevard

    2638 ft · 48 sec · East Jim Sharp Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Poplar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Poplar Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Austin Street

    51 m · 5 sec · East Austin Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
313 mi · 85%
State Highway 302
40.4 mi · 11%
East 42nd Street
5.64 mi · 2%
East Rosedale Street
1.95 mi · 1%
I 30 West
0.86 mi
South Poplar Street
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

300 mi · 05h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
342.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trent
03h 16m from Fort Worth
Leave By
10:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 366.9 miles (590.5 km) and usually takes 06h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.2 miles from Fort Worth and 183.7 miles from Kermit.

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

The direct path is about 342.4 miles (551 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.94 one way or $97.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.1 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 Sunny near Kermit.

Stop Ideas Near Trent

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Trent and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trent.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Kermit. Straight-line distance: 342.36 mi (550.98 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
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#2 Kermit

City in Texas, United States

Population6,367
Coordinates31.8576300, -103.0926700
Altitude872
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Kermit (-103.09267, 31.85763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 591 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.95 gal
49.02 L · about $48.94
Round trip
$97.88
25.9 gal · 98.04 L
Estimated CO2
115.1 kg one way
Round trip: 230.2 kg / 508 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $48.94 $97.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.06 $110.13
Premium $4.59 $59.45 $118.91
Diesel $3.99 $51.71 $103.42

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 Kermit. The current time is 00:32:48.

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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.