How far is Fort Worth, TX from Somerville, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Somerville, TX is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
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 Somerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Somerville.
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Start on South Freeway
53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue
2197 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto North Loop Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Continue on Marlin Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Memorial Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.5 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2818: Harvey Mitchell Parkway
1415 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
790 ft · 19 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Turn right onto North Harvey Mitchell Parkway
9.8 mi · 13 min · North Harvey Mitchell Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 60
1211 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FM 60
535 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Raymond Stotzer Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Raymond Stotzer Parkway
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Continue on Raymond Stotzer Parkway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Raymond Stotzer Parkway
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 60 East
15.2 mi · 17 min · Farm to Market Road 60 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 36 South
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 36 South
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Turn left onto East 8th
61 m · 6 sec · East 8th
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Turn right onto Avenue A
49 m · 7 sec · Avenue A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Somerville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Cloudy near Somerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Somerville?
The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Riesel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.8 miles from Fort Worth and 96.5 miles from Somerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.77 one way or $51.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 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 Cloudy near Somerville.
Stop Ideas Near Riesel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riesel.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Somerville. Straight-line distance: 170.9 mi (275.03 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 Somerville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 30.3460400, -96.5283000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerville (-96.5283, 30.34604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.77 | $51.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.31 | $62.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.23 | $54.46 |
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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