How far is Fort Worth, TX from Thrall, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Thrall, TX is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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 05m.
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 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 Thrall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Thrall.
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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
6.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast H K Dodgen Loop
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Continue on State Highway 95
12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on North Franklin Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Franklin Street
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Continue on State Highway 95
4.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on North Dalton Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Dalton Street
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Continue on TX 95
3.5 mi · 4 min · TX 95
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Continue on North Commerce Street
11.3 mi · 16 min · North Commerce Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East 4th Street
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Bounds Street
126 m · 17 sec · South Bounds Street
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Turn right onto East Railroad Avenue
30 m · 3 sec · East Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Thrall.
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 Thrall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Thrall?
The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Fort Worth and 82.6 miles from Thrall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.07 one way or $44.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 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 Thrall.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Thrall. Straight-line distance: 147.51 mi (237.4 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 Thrall
City in Texas
| Population | 1,014 |
| Coordinates | 30.5904800, -97.2969400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thrall (-97.29694, 30.59048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $22.07 | $44.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.83 | $49.66 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.81 | $53.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.32 | $46.64 |
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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