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

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Tahoka, TX is about 300.6 miles (483.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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
300.58 mi
05h 23m
Flight
261.11 mi
420.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.11 mi
Kilometers
420.22 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.58 mi
Kilometers
483.73 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tahoka
Sat, May 30, 3:32 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Worth
Sat, May 30, 8:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-05-30T10:09
Arrive Tahoka
Sat, May 30, 3:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 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
6:12 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
Impact
TX

Village in Texas, United States

From Fort Worth
150.1 mi
02h 41m
To Tahoka
150.4 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street

    631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Maddox Avenue

    126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway

    98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

    64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Freeway

    2359 ft · 46 sec · South Freeway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Rosedale Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Rosedale Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 30 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 8th Street

    24.4 mi · 36 min · West 8th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Access Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Access Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp sharp right

    143 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
195 mi · 65%
US 84 West
75.6 mi · 25%
West 8th Street
24.4 mi · 8%
East Rosedale Street
1.95 mi · 1%
East Access Road
1.84 mi · 1%
I 30 West
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
261.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Impact
02h 41m from Fort Worth
Leave By
6:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Tahoka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.6 miles (483.7 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Impact is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.1 miles from Fort Worth and 150.4 miles from Tahoka.

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

The direct path is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near Tahoka.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Tahoka. Straight-line distance: 261.11 mi (420.22 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
Tahoka

#2 Tahoka

City in Texas, USA

Population2,665
Coordinates33.1667600, -101.7937700
Altitude939
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Tahoka (-101.79377, 33.16676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.15 L · about $40.10
Round trip
$80.19
21.22 gal · 80.3 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.10 $80.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.11 $90.23
Premium $4.59 $48.71 $97.42
Diesel $3.99 $42.37 $84.73

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Tahoka. The current time is 10:09:10.

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.