How far is Fort Worth, TX from Lone Star, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Lone Star, TX is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Lone Star.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Lone Star.
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Start on South Freeway
17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway
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Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street
631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street
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Continue on East Maddox Avenue
126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway
98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
2853 ft · 57 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
2371 ft · 29 sec · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
107.3 mi · 1 hr 50 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
1647 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Ferguson Road
2184 ft · 50 sec · West Ferguson Road
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Continue on West Ferguson Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Ferguson Road
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Continue on State Highway 49
16.1 mi · 19 min · State Highway 49
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West William Marvin Watson Boulevard
1428 ft · 33 sec · West William Marvin Watson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Linda Drive
6.1 mi · 9 min · Linda Drive
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Turn left onto East Germany Street
1296 ft · 37 sec · East Germany Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Germany Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Lone Star.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
107 mi · 01h 50m
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 Sunny near Lone Star.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Lone Star?
The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Campbell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Fort Worth and 87 miles from Lone Star.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Worth and Sunny near Lone Star.
Stop Ideas Near Campbell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Campbell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Lone Star. Straight-line distance: 152.48 mi (245.4 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 Lone Star
City in Morris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,525 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440200, -94.7071500 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lone Star (-94.70715, 32.94402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.17 | $46.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.06 | $52.13 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.14 | $56.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.48 | $48.95 |
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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