How far is Fort Worth, TX from Lake Kiowa, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Lake Kiowa, TX is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The seventh most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Lake Kiowa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Lake Kiowa.
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Start on South Freeway
17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway
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Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street
631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street
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Continue on East Maddox Avenue
126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway
98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
2853 ft · 57 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway
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Merge slight left
2185 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
25.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1306
589 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Interstate 35
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Interstate 35
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto West California Street
1 mi · 2 min · West California Street
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Anthony Street
2097 ft · 44 sec · Anthony Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Burns City Road
2334 ft · 47 sec · Burns City Road
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 372
2988 ft · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 372
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 902
5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 902
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Turn sharp left onto County Road 219
82 m · 14 sec · County Road 219
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Turn right onto County Road 224
1.2 km · 3 min · County Road 224
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Turn slight right
592 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Kiowa Drive West
725 ft · 39 sec · Kiowa Drive West
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Turn left onto San Chez Drive
2104 ft · 2 min · San Chez Drive
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Turn left onto Navajo Trail
1863 ft · 1 min · Navajo Trail
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Turn left onto Kiowa Drive West
1 mi · 4 min · Kiowa Drive West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kiowa Drive North
1595 ft · 1 min · Kiowa Drive North
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Turn right onto Blackfoot Trail
2525 ft · 2 min · Blackfoot Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blackfoot Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Lake Kiowa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Continue straight
25.4 mi · 00h 26m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Kiowa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Lake Kiowa?
The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Denton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Fort Worth and 38.8 miles from Lake Kiowa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Kiowa.
Stop Ideas Near Denton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Corinth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denton.
Gainesville
Fort Worth Central Station
Dallas, TX
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Lake Kiowa. Straight-line distance: 61.48 mi (98.94 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 Lake Kiowa
Census designated place
| Population | 1,906 |
| Coordinates | 33.5770500, -97.0130600 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Kiowa (-97.01306, 33.57705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
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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