How far is Fort Worth, TX from Queen City, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Queen City, TX is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.29 mi
03h 56m
Flight
186.16 mi
299.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.16 mi
Kilometers
299.6 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.29 mi
Kilometers
349.7 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queen City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-04-18T21:54
Arrive Queen City
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Van
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Fort Worth
108.6 mi
01h 58m
To Queen City
108.7 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Queen City.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    573 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona

    1236 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

    2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 155 North

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 155 North

    6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Tyler Street

    14.9 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 155

    40.2 mi · 46 min · State Highway 155

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Loop 59

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Loop 59

  19. 19

    Continue on North Louise Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Louise Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Loop 236

    2904 ft · 59 sec · Loop 236

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    690 ft · 14 sec · Houston Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Houston Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
107 mi · 49%
State Highway 155
40.2 mi · 19%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 10%
North Tyler Street
14.9 mi · 7%
State Highway 155 North
9.47 mi · 4%
South Freeway
3.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

87.7 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van
01h 58m from Fort Worth
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Queen City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Queen City?

The road trip is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Van is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Fort Worth and 108.7 miles from Queen City.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.98 one way or $57.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Queen City.

Stop Ideas Near Van

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

21 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

37 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

86 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

97 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Queen City. Straight-line distance: 186.16 mi (299.6 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
Queen City

#2 Queen City

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population1,436
Coordinates33.1487400, -94.1501900
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Queen City (-94.15019, 33.14874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.03 L · about $28.98
Round trip
$57.97
15.34 gal · 58.06 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.98 $57.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.61 $65.23
Premium $4.59 $35.21 $70.43
Diesel $3.99 $30.63 $61.25

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Queen City. The current time is 21:54:20.

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.