How far is Fort Worth, TX from Lakeside City, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Lakeside City, TX is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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 02h 16m.
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.
City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Lakeside City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Lakeside City.
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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
8.9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
99.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 281 South, TX 79 South: Jacksboro, Archer City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 South, TX 79 South: Jacksboro, Archer City
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry S Grace Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Parkway
3100 ft · 48 sec · Southwest Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 79 South, Loop 473: Archer City
1295 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Archer City Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Archer City Highway
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Continue on State Highway 79 South
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 79 South
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Turn right onto Bowman Road
620 ft · 29 sec · Bowman Road
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Turn right onto Shoreline Drive
2950 ft · 2 min · Shoreline Drive
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Turn left onto Voyage Way
84 m · 17 sec · Voyage Way
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Turn left onto Royal Road
787 ft · 37 sec · Royal Road
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Turn right onto Skyline Road
76 m · 11 sec · Skyline Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Skyline Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Lakeside City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 81 North
Continue straight
99.9 mi · 01h 46m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lakeside City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Lakeside City?
The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Fort Worth and 60.5 miles from Lakeside City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104 miles (167.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lakeside City.
Stop Ideas Near Alvord
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 Alvord.
Gainesville
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Lakeside City. Straight-line distance: 103.99 mi (167.35 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 Lakeside City
Town of the Asher County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,008 |
| Coordinates | 33.8287100, -98.5453300 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside City (-98.54533, 33.82871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $16.14 | $32.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.16 | $36.31 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.60 | $39.21 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
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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