How far is Fort Worth, TX from Seth Ward, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Seth Ward, TX is about 365.4 miles (588 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Seth Ward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Seth Ward.
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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
182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Take the exit slight right
1302 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27
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Take the ramp straight
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
49.4 mi · 50 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 194
945 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
1450 ft · 33 sec · North Interstate 27
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Turn right onto Dimmitt Road
2703 ft · 48 sec · Dimmitt Road
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Turn left onto West 24th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West 24th Street
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Turn left onto Wood Avenue
2270 ft · 1 min · Wood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Seth Ward.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
182 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Seth Ward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Seth Ward?
The road trip is about 365.4 miles (588 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Trent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.6 miles from Fort Worth and 182.8 miles from Seth Ward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.71 one way or $97.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 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 Seth Ward.
Stop Ideas Near Trent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Seth Ward. Straight-line distance: 271.94 mi (437.64 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 Seth Ward
Census designated place
| Population | 2,025 |
| Coordinates | 34.2117400, -101.6901700 |
| Altitude | 1028 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seth Ward (-101.69017, 34.21174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 588 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $48.71 | $97.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.81 | $109.62 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $59.18 | $118.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $51.47 | $102.94 |
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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