How far is Fort Worth, TX from The Hills, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to The Hills, TX is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and The Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and The Hills.
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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
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
40.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 620: McNeil Road
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1209 ft · 19 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 45 Frontage Road
56 m · 4 sec · State Highway 45 Frontage Road
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Continue on North Ranch Road 620
1 km · 52 sec · North Ranch Road 620
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 45 Toll West: Lake Creek Parkway
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 45 North
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Continue on North Ranch Road 620
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ranch Road 620
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Lohmans Crossing Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Lohmans Crossing Road
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Turn left onto Wingreen Loop
1136 ft · 58 sec · Wingreen Loop
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Turn right onto The Hills Drive
96 m · 19 sec · The Hills Drive
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Turn left onto Hedgebrook Way
1122 ft · 54 sec · Hedgebrook Way
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Turn left onto Hedgebrook Cove
45 m · 6 sec · Hedgebrook Cove
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hedgebrook Cove
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and The Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near The Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to The Hills?
The road trip is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Lorena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Fort Worth and 96.2 miles from The Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.70 one way or $51.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Fort Worth and Mostly Sunny near The Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Lorena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lorena.
McGregor
Waco, TX
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and The Hills. Straight-line distance: 168.86 mi (271.75 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 The Hills
Human settlement in Travis County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 30.3479800, -97.9850100 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Hills (-97.98501, 30.34798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 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 | $25.70 | $51.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.91 | $57.83 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.22 | $62.44 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
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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