How far is Fort Worth, TX from Somerset, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Somerset, TX is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.4 miles (409.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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
283.72 mi
05h 06m
Flight
254.4 mi
409.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.4 mi
Kilometers
409.41 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.72 mi
Kilometers
456.6 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Tue, May 5, 9:18 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Tue, May 5, 2:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-05T04:12
Arrive Somerset
Tue, May 5, 9:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:48 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
Jarrell
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
142.1 mi
02h 33m
To Somerset
141.6 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Somerset.

  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

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    4 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Somerset

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South

    1004 ft · 22 sec · Interstate 35 South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Anderson Loop

    3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Loop

  18. 18

    Continue on South TX 1604 Loop West

    3232 ft · 53 sec · South TX 1604 Loop West

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Somerset Road

    2307 ft · 50 sec · Somerset Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto K Street

    19 m · 2 sec · K Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · K Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
159 mi · 56%
South Freeway
82.3 mi · 29%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 7%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 4%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Anderson Loop
2.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

82.3 mi · 01h 25m

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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
254.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarrell
02h 33m from Fort Worth
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Somerset?

The road trip is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.1 miles from Fort Worth and 141.6 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 254.4 miles (409.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.83 one way or $75.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Jarrell

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

34 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

35 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

38 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Temple

39 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 254.4 mi (409.41 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
Somerset

#2 Somerset

City in Texas, United States

Population1,983
Coordinates29.2263500, -98.6578000
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Somerset (-98.6578, 29.22635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.9 L · about $37.83
Round trip
$75.66
20.02 gal · 75.8 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.83 $75.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.56 $85.13
Premium $4.59 $45.96 $91.91
Diesel $3.99 $39.97 $79.94

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Somerset. The current time is 04:12:28.

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.