How far is Fort Worth, TX from Preston, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Preston, TX is about 110.6 miles (178 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Preston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Preston.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway
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Merge slight left
2185 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
28.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: Wichita Falls, Sherman
751 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto Summitt Avenue
12.6 mi · 15 min · Summitt Avenue
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Continue on Highway 82
13.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 82
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 289: Pottsboro, Dallas, North Texas Regional Airport
1573 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 289 North: Pottsboro, North Texas Regional Airport
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 289
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 289
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Turn right onto West FM 120
1060 ft · 26 sec · West FM 120
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Continue on West FM 120
158 m · 18 sec · West FM 120
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Turn right
139 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
547 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Preston Bend Road
9.9 mi · 18 min · Preston Bend Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Preston Bend Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Preston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Worth and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Preston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Preston?
The road trip is about 110.6 miles (178 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 55.4 miles from Fort Worth and 55.2 miles from Preston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Fort Worth and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Preston.
Stop Ideas Near Sanger
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall-Fire Station - Texas State Historical Marker
Pilot Point City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sanger.
Gainesville
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Preston. Straight-line distance: 89.26 mi (143.65 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 Preston
Preston is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8823200, -96.6330500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Preston (-96.63305, 33.88232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $3.49 | $13.61 | $27.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $17.06 | $34.13 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $21.86 | $43.71 |
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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