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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Lindale, TX is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
125.75 mi
02h 13m
Flight
112.18 mi
180.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.18 mi
Kilometers
180.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.75 mi
Kilometers
202.37 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Lindale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Talty
TX

City in Kaufman County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
62.8 mi
01h 06m
To Lindale
62.9 mi
01h 06m

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
81°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 Lindale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    573 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Lindale, Mineola, Tyler

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Interstate 20 West

    648 ft · 20 sec · Interstate 20 West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Hubbard Street

    29 m · 2 sec · East Hubbard Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hubbard Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
95.4 mi · 76%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 17%
South Main Street
3.58 mi · 3%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 3%
I 20 East
0.92 mi · 1%
I 35W South
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

75.8 mi · 01h 17m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Talty
01h 06m from Fort Worth
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Talty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Fort Worth and 62.9 miles from Lindale.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 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 Lindale.

Stop Ideas Near Talty

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Talty, 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 Talty.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

25 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

41 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Mineola

84 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Lindale. Straight-line distance: 112.18 mi (180.53 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
Lindale

#2 Lindale

Human settlement in Smith County, Texas, United States of America

Population6,730
Coordinates32.5157000, -95.4094000
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Lindale (-95.4094, 32.5157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.8 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.56
8.88 gal · 33.6 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.78 $33.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.88 $37.76
Premium $4.59 $20.38 $40.77
Diesel $3.99 $17.73 $35.46

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 Lindale. The current time is 02:36:39.

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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.