How far is Fort Worth, TX from Thorndale, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Thorndale, TX is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Thorndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Thorndale.
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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
26.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 363: H.K. Dodgen Loop
1556 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto North General Bruce Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive
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Turn left onto Northwest H K Dodgen Loop
155 m · 18 sec · Northwest H K Dodgen Loop
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Continue on Northeast H K Dodgen Loop
6.6 mi · 8 min · Northeast H K Dodgen Loop
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Take the exit left
1020 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East US Highway 190
10.5 mi · 13 min · East US Highway 190
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Turn right onto South Alvin Alley Street
11.5 mi · 15 min · South Alvin Alley Street
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 487
5.2 mi · 7 min · Farm-to-Market Road 487
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 3061
4.6 mi · 6 min · Farm-to-Market Road 3061
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At the end of the road, turn right
820 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1228 ft · 37 sec · North Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1031 ft · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Thorndale.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Sunny near Thorndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Thorndale?
The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lacy-Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Fort Worth and 80.5 miles from Thorndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.50 one way or $43.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Worth and Sunny near Thorndale.
Stop Ideas Near Lacy-Lakeview
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 Lacy-Lakeview.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Thorndale. Straight-line distance: 146.05 mi (235.05 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 Thorndale
City in Milam County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,302 |
| Coordinates | 30.6138100, -97.2055500 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thorndale (-97.20555, 30.61381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.50 | $43.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.19 | $48.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.12 | $52.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
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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