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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Powderly, TX is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.98 mi
02h 49m
Flight
128.05 mi
206.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.05 mi
Kilometers
206.08 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.98 mi
Kilometers
238.15 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powderly
Mon, Nov 9, 8:04 PM CST
Return by in Fort Worth
Mon, Nov 9, 10:53 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-11-09T17:15
Arrive Powderly
Mon, Nov 9, 8:04 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:30 PM CST
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
Caddo Mills
TX

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
73.9 mi
01h 24m
To Powderly
74 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 10:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2371 ft · 29 sec · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Dallas

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    48.1 mi · 51 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 24, FM 1737: Commerce, Paris

    743 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris

    48.2 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Hearne Avenue

    157 m · 10 sec · East Hearne Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North US Highway 271

    8.4 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 271

  20. 20

    Continue on North US Highway 271

    909 ft · 17 sec · North US Highway 271

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North US Highway 271

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
55.6 mi · 38%
TX 24
48.3 mi · 33%
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 20%
North US Highway 271
8.61 mi · 6%
North Main Street
2.27 mi · 2%
South Freeway
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

TX 24

Continue on TX 24: Commerce, Paris

48.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caddo Mills
01h 24m from Fort Worth
Leave By
12:52 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Powderly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Caddo Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Fort Worth and 74 miles from Powderly.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Powderly.

Stop Ideas Near Caddo Mills

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

63 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

63 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Mineola

82 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Powderly. Straight-line distance: 128.05 mi (206.08 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
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#2 Powderly

Powderly is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.8112200, -95.5244000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Powderly (-95.5244, 33.81122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.77 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
10.44 gal · 39.54 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.49 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.00 $20.86 $41.73
Premium $4.38 $22.84 $45.68
Diesel $5.60 $29.25 $58.51

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Powderly. The current time is 17:15:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.