How far is Fort Worth, TX from Lexington, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Lexington, TX is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07m.
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.
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Lexington.
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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
82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
4.3 mi · 5 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
707 ft · 25 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto South Valley Mills Drive
760 ft · 20 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
38 m · 6 sec · Robinson Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Robinson Drive
29.5 mi · 34 min · Robinson Drive
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1340 ft · 19 sec · East 4th Street
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Continue on Kemp Street
1272 ft · 16 sec · Kemp Street
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Continue on East 1st Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Take the exit slight right
29.4 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto Rockdale Street
2697 ft · 56 sec · Rockdale Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street
38 m · 3 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Lexington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
82.3 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Lexington?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Fort Worth and 84.4 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.56 one way or $45.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Waco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waco.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 160.39 mi (258.12 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 Lexington
Town in Lee County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,256 |
| Coordinates | 30.4191000, -97.0116500 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lexington (-97.01165, 30.4191)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.56 | $45.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.38 | $50.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
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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