How far is Fort Worth, TX from Ranger, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Ranger, TX is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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.
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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 Ranger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Ranger.
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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
2359 ft · 46 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Rosedale Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Rosedale Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 30 West
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
12.9 mi · 14 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
65.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 254 West: Ranger
2638 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Loop 254 East
3.1 mi · 5 min · Loop 254 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Loop 254 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Ranger.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
65.9 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Ranger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Ranger?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Millsap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Fort Worth and 43.1 miles from Ranger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 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 Cloudy near Ranger.
Stop Ideas Near Millsap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millsap.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Ranger. Straight-line distance: 81 mi (130.36 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 Ranger
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,354 |
| Coordinates | 32.4698500, -98.6789500 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ranger (-98.67895, 32.46985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.88 | $25.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
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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