How far is Fort Worth, TX from Ralls, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Ralls, TX is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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 05h 17m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Ralls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Ralls.
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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
8.9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
101 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene
48.8 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock
2000 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 82
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on North Main Street
3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East California Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82
7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 km · 48 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Ralls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 81 North
Continue straight
101 mi · 01h 47m
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 Sunny near Ralls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Ralls?
The road trip is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Megargel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Fort Worth and 147.2 miles from Ralls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 6:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.23 one way or $78.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 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 Sunny near Ralls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Ralls. Straight-line distance: 244.07 mi (392.79 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 Ralls
City in Crosby County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,746 |
| Coordinates | 33.6742500, -101.3876600 |
| Altitude | 947 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ralls (-101.38766, 33.67425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.23 | $78.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.14 | $88.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.65 | $95.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.45 | $82.89 |
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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