How far is Fort Worth, TX from Liberty Hill, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Liberty Hill, TX is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.49 mi
03h 03m
Flight
146.69 mi
236.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.69 mi
Kilometers
236.08 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.49 mi
Kilometers
274.37 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Liberty Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Waco
TX

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

From Fort Worth
85.4 mi
01h 31m
To Liberty Hill
85.1 mi
01h 31m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Liberty Hill.

  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

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Ronald Reagan Boulevard

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North US Highway 183

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 183

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ranch Road 1869

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Ranch Road 1869

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ranch Road 1869

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
82.3 mi · 48%
Purple Heart Trail
57.2 mi · 34%
Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
8.06 mi · 5%
Ronald Reagan Boulevard
7.95 mi · 5%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
Ranch Road 1869
3.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
146.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waco
01h 31m from Fort Worth
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Liberty Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Liberty Hill?

The road trip is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 85.4 miles from Fort Worth and 85.1 miles from Liberty Hill.

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

The direct path is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.75 one way or $45.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 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 Cloudy near Liberty Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Waco

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 Waco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

1 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

27 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

54 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

73 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Liberty Hill. Straight-line distance: 146.69 mi (236.08 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 Liberty Hill

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

Population1,389
Coordinates30.6649100, -97.9225200
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Liberty Hill (-97.92252, 30.66491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.77 L · about $22.75
Round trip
$45.50
12.04 gal · 45.54 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.75 $45.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.60 $51.19
Premium $4.59 $27.64 $55.28
Diesel $3.99 $24.04 $48.08

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 Liberty Hill. The current time is 00:55:53.

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.