How far is Fort Worth, TX from Panhandle, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Panhandle, TX is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Panhandle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Panhandle.
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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
112.4 mi · 1 hr 56 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1001
1127 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
58 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
107 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 3045
1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 3045
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Turn left onto US Highway 67 East
10.9 mi · 16 min · US Highway 67 East
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Continue on US Highway 67 West
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 67 West
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Continue on W L Doc Dodson West
1.2 mi · 1 min · W L Doc Dodson West
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Continue on East Main Street
2366 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Johnson Road
103 m · 16 sec · Johnson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
1523 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
58 m · 7 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto East C J Wise Parkway
2882 ft · 49 sec · East C J Wise Parkway
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Continue on State Highway 77 East
17.1 mi · 25 min · State Highway 77 East
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Continue on West Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on North Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
1.2 km · 48 sec · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto County Road 2122
77 m · 11 sec · County Road 2122
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2122
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Panhandle.
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
112 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Panhandle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Panhandle?
The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Fort Worth and 94.7 miles from Panhandle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.24 one way or $50.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 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 Panhandle.
Stop Ideas Near Cumby
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 Cumby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Panhandle. Straight-line distance: 175.8 mi (282.92 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 Panhandle
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.2212400, -94.3460300 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Panhandle (-94.34603, 33.22124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.24 | $50.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.40 | $56.81 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.67 | $61.34 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.67 | $53.35 |
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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