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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Lampasas, TX is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.17 mi
02h 54m
Flight
125.42 mi
201.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.42 mi
Kilometers
201.85 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.17 mi
Kilometers
230.41 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lampasas
Sat, May 30, 12:01 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sat, May 30, 2:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-29T21:07
Arrive Lampasas
Sat, May 30, 12:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hico
TX

City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
71.7 mi
01h 27m
To Lampasas
71.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    11.3 mi · 12 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Boulevard

    2237 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Northeast Wilshire Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Katherine P Raines Drive

    870 ft · 24 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward US 67 South

    1885 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    13.6 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    663 ft · 9 sec · East 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1010 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  17. 17

    Continue on North Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281

  19. 19

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East 4th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 30%
US 67 South
38.1 mi · 27%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 13%
South Freeway
11.3 mi · 8%
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5.35 mi · 4%
North Main Street
3.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 281

Continue on South US Highway 281

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
125.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hico
01h 27m from Fort Worth
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Sunny near Lampasas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Hico is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Fort Worth and 71.5 miles from Lampasas.

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

The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Worth and Sunny near Lampasas.

Stop Ideas Near Hico

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hico, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

85 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

97 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Waco, TX

98 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Lampasas. Straight-line distance: 125.42 mi (201.85 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
Lampasas

#2 Lampasas

City in Texas, United States

Population8,119
Coordinates31.0637800, -98.1817000
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Lampasas (-98.1817, 31.06378)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.12 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.17
10.1 gal · 38.24 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.08 $38.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.47 $42.95
Premium $4.59 $23.18 $46.37
Diesel $3.99 $20.16 $40.33

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Lampasas. The current time is 21:07:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.