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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Pottsboro, TX is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
101.22 mi
01h 52m
Flight
80.74 mi
129.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.74 mi
Kilometers
129.94 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.22 mi
Kilometers
162.89 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pottsboro
Sun, May 24, 5:32 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sun, May 24, 7:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-24T15:39
Arrive Pottsboro
Sun, May 24, 5:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Sanger
TX

City in Denton County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
50.6 mi
00h 56m
To Pottsboro
50.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street

    631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Maddox Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway

    98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    2853 ft · 57 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

    16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2185 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman

    751 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Summitt Avenue

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Summitt Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 82

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 82

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 289: Pottsboro, Dallas, North Texas Regional Airport

    1573 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 289 North: Pottsboro, North Texas Regional Airport

    49 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 289

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 289

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West FM 120

    1.1 km · 1 min · West FM 120

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Grayson Street

    1412 ft · 1 min · Grayson Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grayson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
47 mi · 46%
Highway 82
13.9 mi · 14%
Summitt Avenue
12.6 mi · 12%
I 35W TEXpress
8.16 mi · 8%
I 35W Express North
8.16 mi · 8%
State Highway 289
6.91 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Continue straight

28.7 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanger
00h 56m from Fort Worth
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Pottsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Sanger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Fort Worth and 50.6 miles from Pottsboro.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.49 one way or $26.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Pottsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Sanger

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 Sanger and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Old City Hall-Fire Station - Texas State Historical Marker

Gainesville , TX
Gainesville, TX 76240
Historical landmark
Denton City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Denton City Hall

Denton , TX
215 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76201
Rating 1.8/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

29 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

70 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

74 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

74 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Pottsboro. Straight-line distance: 80.74 mi (129.94 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
Pottsboro

#2 Pottsboro

Town of the United States

Population2,511
Coordinates33.7592700, -96.6694400
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Pottsboro (-96.66944, 33.75927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.52 L · about $13.49
Round trip
$26.98
7.14 gal · 27.04 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.49 $26.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.36
Premium $4.59 $16.39 $32.78
Diesel $3.99 $14.26 $28.51

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Pottsboro. The current time is 15:39:59.

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.