How far is Fort Worth, TX from Stamford, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Stamford, TX is about 187.7 miles (302 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Stamford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Stamford.
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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
134.9 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83 Business: Abilene
46 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 83 Business: Abilene
832 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pine Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pine Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Pine Street
2916 ft · 45 sec · Pine Street
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Turn slight right onto East Court Plaza
589 ft · 8 sec · East Court Plaza
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Continue on Commercial Avenue
14.1 mi · 16 min · Commercial Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 Business, To TX 6: Stamford
1313 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on US 277 Frontage Road
754 ft · 15 sec · US 277 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto West McHarg Street
2826 ft · 52 sec · West McHarg Street
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Turn right onto South Swenson Street
21 m · 9 sec · South Swenson Street
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Turn sharp left
34 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East McHarg Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · East McHarg Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East McHarg Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Stamford.
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
135 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stamford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Stamford?
The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Eastland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Fort Worth and 93.9 miles from Stamford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.02 one way or $50.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Fort Worth and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stamford.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Stamford. Straight-line distance: 144.89 mi (233.17 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 Stamford
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,913 |
| Coordinates | 32.9453900, -99.8028700 |
| Altitude | 492 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stamford (-99.80287, 32.94539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.02 | $50.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.15 | $56.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
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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