How far is Fort Worth, TX from Little River-Academy, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Little River-Academy, TX is about 129.2 miles (208 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Little River-Academy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Little River-Academy.
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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
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 363: H.K. Dodgen Loop
1556 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto North General Bruce Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive
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Turn left onto Northwest H K Dodgen Loop
155 m · 18 sec · Northwest H K Dodgen Loop
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Continue on Northeast H K Dodgen Loop
6.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast H K Dodgen Loop
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Continue on State Highway 95
5.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 95
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Turn slight right
59 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Little River-Academy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little River-Academy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Little River-Academy?
The road trip is about 129.2 miles (208 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Fort Worth and 64.5 miles from Little River-Academy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little River-Academy.
Stop Ideas Near West
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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West City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West.
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McGregor
Cleburne
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Little River-Academy. Straight-line distance: 120.18 mi (193.41 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 Little River-Academy
City in Bell County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 30.9862900, -97.3586100 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little River-Academy (-97.35861, 30.98629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.39 | $38.78 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.93 | $41.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.21 | $36.42 |
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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