How far is Fort Worth, TX from Timpson, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Timpson, TX is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180 miles (289.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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.
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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 50m.
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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Timpson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Timpson.
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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
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
573 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
103.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 135: Kilgore, Gladewater
888 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on I 20 Frontage Road
1715 ft · 51 sec · I 20 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 135 North
4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 135 North
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Keep slight left
15 m · 1 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street
32 m · 2 sec · Houston Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard
16.3 mi · 19 min · South Henderson Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 79
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 79
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Turn left onto US Route 259
16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259
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Continue on North Railroad Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto East Rusk Street
17.1 mi · 25 min · East Rusk Street
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Turn right onto Jacob Street
1244 ft · 26 sec · Jacob Street
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Turn left onto Bear Drive
118 m · 8 sec · Bear Drive
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Turn right onto Ross Graves Drive
62 m · 4 sec · Ross Graves Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ross Graves Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Timpson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
103 mi · 01h 45m
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 Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Timpson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Timpson?
The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Van is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Fort Worth and 103.7 miles from Timpson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180 miles (289.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.62 one way or $55.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Worth and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Timpson.
Stop Ideas Near Van
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 Van.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Timpson. Straight-line distance: 180.01 mi (289.7 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 Timpson
City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,130 |
| Coordinates | 31.9037800, -94.3952000 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Timpson (-94.3952, 31.90378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.62 | $55.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.56 | $67.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.19 | $58.38 |
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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